How to Dial In "Heavy Metal Universe" by Gamma Ray - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Heavy Metal Universe"
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 Power Plant (1999). Power Plant is the sixth full-length album from the German power metal band, Gamma Ray. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V Reissue through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Gamma Ray's other songs from Power Plant, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Heavy Metal Universe" Tone
What guitar did Gamma Ray use on "Heavy Metal Universe"?
The guitar on "Heavy Metal Universe" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V Reissue above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Heavy Metal Universe" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, 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 "Heavy Metal Universe" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Heavy Metal Universe" 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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