How to Dial In "Alsvartr (The Oath)" by Emperor - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Alsvartr (The Oath)"
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 Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997). Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk is the second studio album by Norwegian black metal band Emperor, released on 19 May 1997 by Candlelight Records. The album's personnel list credits Ihsahn and Samoth with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Emperor's other songs from Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Alsvartr (The Oath)" Tone
What guitar did Emperor use on "Alsvartr (The Oath)"?
The guitar on "Alsvartr (The Oath)" (released 1997) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Alsvartr (The Oath)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, 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 "Alsvartr (The Oath)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Alsvartr (The Oath)" 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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