How to Dial In "Cover My Eyes (Pain and Heaven)" by Marillion - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cover My Eyes (Pain and Heaven)"
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.
A single from Holidays in Eden, released in 1991, the album that moved Marillion toward a more direct, radio-friendly sound under singer Steve Hogarth. Steve Rothery's guitar is bright and melodic, with a chiming rhythm part and a short, expressive solo. No source available here confirms the exact gear on this recording, so a Stratocaster through a Marshall with a delay pedal stands in. Use the bridge pickup, a crunchy mid-gain tone and a short delay, and play the solo with long, sustained notes.
Common Questions About the "Cover My Eyes (Pain and Heaven)" Tone
What guitar did Marillion use on "Cover My Eyes (Pain and Heaven)"?
The guitar on "Cover My Eyes (Pain and Heaven)" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Cover My Eyes (Pain and Heaven)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Cover My Eyes (Pain and Heaven)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cover My Eyes (Pain and Heaven)" 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.
What pedals are on "Cover My Eyes (Pain and Heaven)"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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