How to Dial In "Once Upon a Pale Horse" by Behemoth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Once Upon a Pale Horse"
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 Opvs Contra Natvram (2022). Opvs Contra Natvram (or Work Against Nature) is the twelfth studio album by Polish extreme metal band Behemoth, released on 16 September 2022 through Nuclear Blast. 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 rig we use for Behemoth's other songs from Opvs Contra Natvram, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Once Upon a Pale Horse" Tone
What guitar did Behemoth use on "Once Upon a Pale Horse"?
The guitar on "Once Upon a Pale Horse" (released 2022) 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 "Once Upon a Pale Horse" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 7, Volume 7.5. 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 "Once Upon a Pale Horse" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Once Upon a Pale Horse" 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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