How to Dial In "Holy War" by Lovebites - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Holy War"
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 Electric Pentagram (2020). Electric Pentagram is the third studio album by Japanese power metal band Lovebites. Wikipedia's article on the album says Miyako mainly used a Dean USA Icon guitar and a Peavey amplifier to record, and Midori mainly uses ESP E-II Horizon guitars and a Kemper Power Rack, though it does not tie either setup to this song. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Peavey 6505+, the nearest rig we use for Lovebites' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Holy War" Tone
What guitar did Lovebites use on "Holy War"?
The guitar on "Holy War" (released 2020) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Holy War" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Holy War" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Holy War" 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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