How to Dial In "Command of the Blade" by Kreator - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Command of the Blade"
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 Pleasure to Kill (1986). Pleasure to Kill is the second studio album by German thrash metal band Kreator, released in November 1986 by Noise Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Kreator's other songs from Pleasure to Kill, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in D standard (D G C F A D), a whole step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Command of the Blade" Tone
What guitar did Kreator use on "Command of the Blade"?
The guitar on "Command of the Blade" (released 1986) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Command of the Blade" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, 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 "Command of the Blade" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Command of the Blade" 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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