How to Dial In "Norway in September" by Darkthrone - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Norway in September"
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 Dark Thrones and Black Flags (2008). Dark Thrones and Black Flags is the thirteenth studio album by Norwegian band Darkthrone, released on 20 October 2008 by Peaceville Records. The album's personnel list credits Fenriz and Nocturno Culto with guitars. 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 we use for Darkthrone's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Norway in September" Tone
What guitar did Darkthrone use on "Norway in September"?
The guitar on "Norway in September" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Norway in September" 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 "Norway in September" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Norway in September" 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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