How to Dial In "Slow Kill" by Fields of the Nephilim - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Slow Kill"
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 Dawnrazor (1987). Dawnrazor is the debut studio album by English gothic rock band Fields of the Nephilim. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch Tennessean (G6119) through a Roland JC-160 Jazz Chorus (Vintage), the rig we use for Fields of the Nephilim's other songs from Dawnrazor, stands in. Set the amp clean, with the gain barely up and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Slow Kill" Tone
What guitar did Fields of the Nephilim use on "Slow Kill"?
The guitar on "Slow Kill" (released 1987) isn't documented; the Gretsch Tennessean (G6119) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Slow Kill" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Slow Kill" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Slow Kill" 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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