How to Dial In "Smutnoe Vremya" by Kipelov - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Smutnoe Vremya"
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 Smutnoe Vremya (1997). Smutnoe Vremya (Time of Troubles) is a joint studio album by the vocalist Valery Kipelov and the guitarist Sergey Mavrin, a former member of Aria, released on Moroz Records in 1997. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the heavy-metal pairing we use for Aria, the band Kipelov and Mavrin came from, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Smutnoe Vremya" Tone
What guitar did Kipelov use on "Smutnoe Vremya"?
The guitar on "Smutnoe Vremya" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Smutnoe Vremya" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. 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 "Smutnoe Vremya" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Smutnoe Vremya" 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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