How to Dial In "Dark Horse" by Converge - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dark 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 Axe to Fall (2009). Axe to Fall is the seventh studio album by American metalcore band Converge, released on October 19, 2009, by Epitaph Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Telecaster Deluxe through an Orange OR120 (Vintage), the rig we use for Converge's other songs from Axe to Fall, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Dark Horse" Tone
What guitar did Converge use on "Dark Horse"?
The guitar on "Dark Horse" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster Deluxe above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Dark Horse" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, 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 "Dark 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 "Dark 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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