How to Dial In "In Longing Spirit" by Emperor - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "In Longing Spirit"
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 through Candlelight Records and Century Black. 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.
Common Questions About the "In Longing Spirit" Tone
What guitar did Emperor use on "In Longing Spirit"?
The guitar on "In Longing Spirit" (released 1997) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "In Longing Spirit" 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 "In Longing Spirit" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "In Longing Spirit" 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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