How to Dial In "Against the Tide (In the Arctic World)" by Immortal - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Against the Tide (In the Arctic World)"
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 Damned in Black (2000). Damned in Black is the sixth studio album by Norwegian black metal band Immortal. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Immortal's other songs from Damned in Black, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Against the Tide (In the Arctic World)" Tone
What guitar did Immortal use on "Against the Tide (In the Arctic World)"?
The guitar on "Against the Tide (In the Arctic World)" (released 2000) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Against the Tide (In the Arctic World)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, 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 "Against the Tide (In the Arctic World)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Against the Tide (In the Arctic World)" 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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