How to Dial In "Open the Gates" by Dark Funeral - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Open the Gates"
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 Attera Totus Sanctus (2005). Attera Totus Sanctus (intended Latin translation of "Destroy All the Holy") is the fourth studio album by Swedish black metal band Dark Funeral. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD Arrow-1000 through an EVH 5150III 100W, the nearest rig we use for Dark Funeral's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Open the Gates" Tone
What guitar did Dark Funeral use on "Open the Gates"?
The guitar on "Open the Gates" (released 2005) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Arrow-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Open the Gates" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 4, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 8, Volume 8. 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 "Open the Gates" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Open the Gates" 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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