How to Dial In "Soldier of Fortune" by Loudness - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Soldier of Fortune"
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 Soldier of Fortune (1989). Soldier of Fortune is the eighth studio album by Japanese heavy metal band Loudness, and their first with American vocalist Mike Vescera. 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 "Soldier of Fortune" Tone
What guitar did Loudness use on "Soldier of Fortune"?
The guitar on "Soldier of Fortune" (released 1989) 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 "Soldier of Fortune" 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 "Soldier of Fortune" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Soldier of Fortune" 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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