How to Dial In "Where Dragons Rule" by DragonForce - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Where Dragons Rule"
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 Valley of the Damned (2003). Valley of the Damned is the debut studio album by British power metal band DragonForce. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through a Marshall JVM410H, the rig we use for DragonForce's other songs from Valley of the Damned, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Where Dragons Rule" Tone
What guitar did DragonForce use on "Where Dragons Rule"?
The guitar on "Where Dragons Rule" (released 2003) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Where Dragons Rule" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Where Dragons Rule" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Where Dragons Rule" 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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