How to Dial In "Merged in Dreams – Ne Plus Ultra" by Elder - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Merged in Dreams – Ne Plus Ultra"
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 Innate Passage (2022). Innate Passage is the sixth full-length album by the Berlin-based American progressive metal band Elder. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Elder's other songs from Innate Passage, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop C (C G C F A D).
Common Questions About the "Merged in Dreams – Ne Plus Ultra" Tone
What guitar did Elder use on "Merged in Dreams – Ne Plus Ultra"?
The guitar on "Merged in Dreams – Ne Plus Ultra" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop C (C G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Merged in Dreams – Ne Plus Ultra" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 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 "Merged in Dreams – Ne Plus Ultra" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Merged in Dreams – Ne Plus Ultra" 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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