How to Dial In "Edge of the Blade" by Epica - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Edge of the Blade"
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 The Holographic Principle (2016). The Holographic Principle is the seventh studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, released on 30 September 2016. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through an Engl Fireball 100, the nearest rig we use for Epica's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Edge of the Blade" Tone
What guitar did Epica use on "Edge of the Blade"?
The guitar on "Edge of the Blade" (released 2016) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Edge of the Blade" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Edge of the Blade" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Edge of the Blade" 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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