How to Dial In "Traitors Gate" by Judas Priest - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Traitors Gate"
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). A heavy, driving heavy-metal track with palm-muted chugs and soaring twin-guitar leads. 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 "Traitors Gate" Tone
What guitar did Judas Priest use on "Traitors Gate"?
The guitar on "Traitors Gate" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Hamer Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Traitors Gate" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Traitors Gate" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Traitors Gate" 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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