How to Dial In "Never the Heroes" by Judas Priest - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Never the Heroes"
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 Firepower (2018). Mid-tempo heavy metal with melodic twin-guitar lead lines. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Hamer Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a tight, high-gain tone. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Never the Heroes" Tone
What guitar did Judas Priest use on "Never the Heroes"?
The guitar on "Never the Heroes" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Hamer Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Never the Heroes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, 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 "Never the Heroes" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Never the Heroes" 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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