How to Dial In "Defenders of the Faith" by Judas Priest - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Defenders of the Faith"
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 Defenders of the Faith (1984). Defenders of the Faith is the ninth studio album by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, released on 13 January 1984 in the US and on 20 January 1984 in the UK. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Hamer Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Judas Priest's other songs from Defenders of the Faith, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Defenders of the Faith" Tone
What guitar did Judas Priest use on "Defenders of the Faith"?
The guitar on "Defenders of the Faith" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Hamer Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Defenders of the Faith" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Defenders of the Faith" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Defenders of the Faith" 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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