How to Dial In "The Watchman" by Fields of the Nephilim - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Watchman"
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 Nephilim (1988). The Nephilim is the second studio album by Fields of the Nephilim, released in September 1988 by Situation Two/Beggars Banquet Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch Tennessean through a Roland JC-160 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for Fields of the Nephilim's other songs from The Nephilim, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Watchman" Tone
What guitar did Fields of the Nephilim use on "The Watchman"?
The guitar on "The Watchman" (released 1988) 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 "The Watchman" 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 "The Watchman" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Watchman" 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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