How to Dial In "I Will Fail You" by Demon Hunter - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I Will Fail You"
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 Extremist (2014). Extremist is the seventh studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Demon Hunter's other songs from Extremist, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "I Will Fail You" Tone
What guitar did Demon Hunter use on "I Will Fail You"?
The guitar on "I Will Fail You" (released 2014) isn't documented; the Charvel MJ DK24 HSH 2PT above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "I Will Fail You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, 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 "I Will Fail You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I Will Fail You" 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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