How to Dial In "Ghost of the Sun" by Katatonia - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ghost of the Sun"
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 Viva Emptiness (2003). Viva Emptiness is the sixth studio album by Swedish heavy metal band Katatonia, released in 2003 by Peaceville Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Katatonia's other songs from Viva Emptiness, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Ghost of the Sun" Tone
What guitar did Katatonia use on "Ghost of the Sun"?
The guitar on "Ghost of the Sun" (released 2003) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ghost of the Sun" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Ghost of the Sun" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ghost of the Sun" 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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