How to Dial In "Two of Spades" by Ensiferum - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Two of Spades"
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 One Man Army (2015). One Man Army is the sixth 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 One Man Army, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in D standard (D G C F A D), a whole step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Two of Spades" Tone
What guitar did Ensiferum use on "Two of Spades"?
The guitar on "Two of Spades" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Two of Spades" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Two of Spades" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Two of Spades" 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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