How to Dial In "Storming the Burning Fields" by DragonForce - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Storming the Burning Fields"
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 Inhuman Rampage (2006). Herman Li and Sam Totman play dueling lead lines at extreme speed over a very fast double-bass backing, so the tone needs to be clean enough to articulate each note. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an Ibanez RG through an ENGL Powerball stands in. Use the bridge pickup with a high-gain setting, tight in the low end. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Storming the Burning Fields" Tone
What guitar did DragonForce use on "Storming the Burning Fields"?
The guitar on "Storming the Burning Fields" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG550 Genesis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Storming the Burning Fields" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 6. 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 "Storming the Burning Fields" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Storming the Burning Fields" 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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