How to Dial In "No Sympathy for Fools" by Behemoth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "No Sympathy for Fools"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Zos Kia Cultus (Here and Beyond) (2002). Zos Kia Cultus (Here and Beyond) is the sixth studio album by Polish extreme metal band Behemoth, released on 28 October 2002 by Mystic Production. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, the nearest rig we use for Behemoth's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "No Sympathy for Fools" Tone
What guitar did Behemoth use on "No Sympathy for Fools"?
The guitar on "No Sympathy for Fools" (released 2002) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "No Sympathy for Fools" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "No Sympathy for Fools" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "No Sympathy for Fools" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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