How to Dial In "The Psalm of Lydia" by Nevermore - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Psalm of Lydia"
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 This Godless Endeavor (2005). This Godless Endeavor is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Nevermore, released on 26 July 2005 by Century Media Records. The album's personnel list credits Jeff Loomis and Steve Smyth with guitar, with James Murphy as special guest on lead guitar on "The Holocaust of Thought". No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Schecter Jeff Loomis JL-7 FR S (Arch Enemy) through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Nevermore's other songs from This Godless Endeavor, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Psalm of Lydia" Tone
What guitar did Nevermore use on "The Psalm of Lydia"?
The guitar on "The Psalm of Lydia" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Schecter Jeff Loomis JL-7 FR S (Arch Enemy) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Psalm of Lydia" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7, 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 "The Psalm of Lydia" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Psalm of Lydia" 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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