How to Dial In "Dead Letters" by Katatonia - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dead Letters"
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 Dead End Kings (2012). Dead End Kings is the ninth studio album by Swedish heavy metal band Katatonia, released on 27 August 2012 by Peaceville. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Katatonia's other songs from Dead End Kings, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Dead Letters" Tone
What guitar did Katatonia use on "Dead Letters"?
The guitar on "Dead Letters" (released 2012) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Dead Letters" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Dead Letters" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dead Letters" 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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