How to Dial In "Anguish of Youth" by Iced Earth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Anguish of Youth"
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 Dystopia (2011). Dystopia is the tenth studio album by American heavy metal band Iced Earth. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Explorer through a Marshall JCM800 2204, the rig we use for Iced Earth's other songs from Dystopia, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Anguish of Youth" Tone
What guitar did Iced Earth use on "Anguish of Youth"?
The guitar on "Anguish of Youth" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Gibson Explorer above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Anguish of Youth" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 7, Volume 7.5. 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 "Anguish of Youth" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Anguish of Youth" 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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