How to Dial In "Last Resort" by Katatonia - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Last Resort"
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 Discouraged Ones (1998). Discouraged Ones is the third studio album by Swedish heavy metal band Katatonia, released on 27 April 1998 by Avantgarde Music. The album's personnel list credits Anders Nyström and Fred Norrman with guitars, with Jonas Renkse also on guitar. 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 Discouraged Ones, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Last Resort" Tone
What guitar did Katatonia use on "Last Resort"?
The guitar on "Last Resort" (released 1998) 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 "Last Resort" 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 "Last Resort" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Last Resort" 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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