How to Dial In "Master of Alchemy" by Electric Wizard - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Master of Alchemy"
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 Let Us Prey (2002). Let Us Prey is the fourth studio album by English stoner/doom metal band Electric Wizard, released on 25 March 2002 by Rise Above. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through an Orange OR120 (Vintage), the rig we use for Electric Wizard's other songs from Let Us Prey, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in C standard (C F B♭ E♭ G C), two whole steps below standard.
Common Questions About the "Master of Alchemy" Tone
What guitar did Electric Wizard use on "Master of Alchemy"?
The guitar on "Master of Alchemy" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in C Standard (C F B♭ E♭ G C), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Master of Alchemy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 8, Mid 4, Treble 4, Presence 4, Volume 8. 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 "Master of Alchemy" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Master of Alchemy" 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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