How to Dial In "Song of the Blackest Bird" by Insomnium - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Song of the Blackest Bird"
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 One for Sorrow (2011). One for Sorrow is the fifth studio album by Finnish melodic death metal band Insomnium. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Insomnium's other songs from One for Sorrow, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in D standard (D G C F A D), a whole step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Song of the Blackest Bird" Tone
What guitar did Insomnium use on "Song of the Blackest Bird"?
The guitar on "Song of the Blackest Bird" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Song of the Blackest Bird" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Song of the Blackest Bird" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Song of the Blackest Bird" 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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