How to Dial In "A Blaze in the Northern Sky" by Darkthrone - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "A Blaze in the Northern Sky"
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 A Blaze in the Northern Sky (1992). Their second studio album, produced by the band at Creative Studios in Kolbotn, Norway in August 1991, it was released through Peaceville on 26 February 1992. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig to the one documented for Darkthrone, stands in. Set the amp to a high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "A Blaze in the Northern Sky" Tone
What guitar did Darkthrone use on "A Blaze in the Northern Sky"?
The guitar on "A Blaze in the Northern Sky" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "A Blaze in the Northern Sky" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 4.5, Mid 5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "A Blaze in the Northern Sky" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "A Blaze in the Northern Sky" 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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