How to Dial In "Velvet Thorns (of Drynwhyl)" by Katatonia - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Velvet Thorns (of Drynwhyl)"
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 Dance of December Souls (1993). Dance of December Souls is a studio album by the Swedish metal band Katatonia, released on 14 December 1993 by No Fashion Records. The album's personnel list credits Anders Nyström (as Blackheim) with guitars. 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 Dance of December Souls, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Velvet Thorns (of Drynwhyl)" Tone
What guitar did Katatonia use on "Velvet Thorns (of Drynwhyl)"?
The guitar on "Velvet Thorns (of Drynwhyl)" (released 1993) 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 "Velvet Thorns (of Drynwhyl)" 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 "Velvet Thorns (of Drynwhyl)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Velvet Thorns (of Drynwhyl)" 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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