How to Dial In "Apprentice of Death" by Mors Principium Est - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Apprentice of Death"
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 Embers of a Dying World (2017). Embers of a Dying World is the sixth studio album by Finnish melodic death metal band Mors Principium Est, released on 10 February 2017 by AFM Records. The album's personnel list credits Andy Gillion with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Mors Principium Est's other songs from Embers of a Dying World, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Apprentice of Death" Tone
What guitar did Mors Principium Est use on "Apprentice of Death"?
The guitar on "Apprentice of Death" (released 2017) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Apprentice of Death" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Apprentice of Death" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Apprentice of Death" 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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