How to Dial In "Slayer of Light" by Ensiferum - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Slayer of Light"
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 Iron (2004). Iron is the second studio album by Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2 through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX II, the rig we use for Ensiferum's other songs from Iron, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Slayer of Light" Tone
What guitar did Ensiferum use on "Slayer of Light"?
The guitar on "Slayer of Light" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Slayer of Light" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Slayer of Light" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Slayer of Light" 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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