How to Dial In "Kafir!" by Nile - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kafir!"
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 Whom the Gods Detest (2009). Those Whom the Gods Detest is the sixth studio album by American technical death metal band Nile. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD Viper-1000 through a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb, the nearest rig we use for Nile's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop A (A E A D F♯ B).
Common Questions About the "Kafir!" Tone
What guitar did Nile use on "Kafir!"?
The guitar on "Kafir!" (released 2009) isn't documented; the ESP LTD Viper-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop A (A E A D F♯ B), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Kafir!" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Kafir!" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kafir!" 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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