How to Dial In "Like a Sunken Ship" by Leprous - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Like a Sunken Ship"
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 Melodies of Atonement (2024). Melodies of Atonement is the eighth studio album by Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous, released on 30 August 2024 via Inside Out Music. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG1570 Prestige through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig we use for Leprous' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Like a Sunken Ship" Tone
What guitar did Leprous use on "Like a Sunken Ship"?
The guitar on "Like a Sunken Ship" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG1570 Prestige above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Like a Sunken Ship" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "Like a Sunken Ship" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Like a Sunken Ship" 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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