How to Dial In "Die By The Sword" by DragonForce - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Die By The Sword"
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 Power Within (2012). The Power Within is the fifth studio album by British power metal band DragonForce, released on 15 April 2012. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG550 Genesis through an Engl Powerball II, the rig we use for DragonForce's other songs from The Power Within, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Die By The Sword" Tone
What guitar did DragonForce use on "Die By The Sword"?
The guitar on "Die By The Sword" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG550 Genesis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Die By The Sword" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Die By The Sword" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Die By The Sword" 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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