How to Dial In "Ashes in the Sky" by Loudness - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ashes in the Sky"
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 Lightning Strikes (1986). Lightning Strikes is the sixth studio album by the Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP Random Star through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Loudness' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Ashes in the Sky" Tone
What guitar did Loudness use on "Ashes in the Sky"?
The guitar on "Ashes in the Sky" (released 1986) isn't documented; the ESP Random Star (Akira Takasaki Model) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Ashes in the Sky" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Ashes in the Sky" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ashes in the Sky" 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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