How to Dial In "On Darkened Wings" by Marduk - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "On Darkened Wings"
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 Those of the Unlight (1993). Those of the Unlight is the second studio album by Swedish black metal band Marduk, released on 1 October 1993 by Osmose Productions. The album's personnel list credits Morgan Håkansson and Devo Andersson with guitar. 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 Marduk's other songs from Those of the Unlight, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "On Darkened Wings" Tone
What guitar did Marduk use on "On Darkened Wings"?
The guitar on "On Darkened Wings" (released 1993) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "On Darkened Wings" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, 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 "On Darkened Wings" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "On Darkened Wings" 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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