How to Dial In "Universe on Fire" by Gloryhammer - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Universe on Fire"
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 Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos Wizards (2015). Bombastic power metal with galloping rhythm guitars and shredding leads. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so an Ibanez DTT700 Destroyer into a Marshall JVM410H stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Universe on Fire" Tone
What guitar did Gloryhammer use on "Universe on Fire"?
The guitar on "Universe on Fire" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Ibanez DTT700 Destroyer above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Universe on Fire" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7, Volume 8. 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 "Universe on Fire" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Universe on Fire" 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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