How to Dial In "Ex Sanguine Draculae" by Cradle of Filth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ex Sanguine Draculae"
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 The Screaming of the Valkyries (2025). The Screaming of the Valkyries is the fourteenth studio album by English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Cradle of Filth's other songs from The Screaming of the Valkyries, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in D standard (D G C F A D), a whole step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Ex Sanguine Draculae" Tone
What guitar did Cradle of Filth use on "Ex Sanguine Draculae"?
The guitar on "Ex Sanguine Draculae" (released 2025) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Ex Sanguine Draculae" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Ex Sanguine Draculae" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ex Sanguine Draculae" 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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