How to Dial In "Feeding the Dark" by Evanescence - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Feeding the Dark"
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 Bitter Truth (2021). No source ties a rig to this song, so a Jackson Dinky into a Mesa/Boogie Trem-O-Verb stands in. A tight, high-gain tone on the bridge humbucker. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Feeding the Dark" Tone
What guitar did Evanescence use on "Feeding the Dark"?
The guitar on "Feeding the Dark" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Feeding the Dark" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Feeding the Dark" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Feeding the Dark" 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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