How to Dial In "Pestilence and Iniquity" by Nile - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pestilence and Iniquity"
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 Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka (1998). Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka is the debut studio album by American technical death metal band Nile. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Nile's other songs from Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka, 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 "Pestilence and Iniquity" Tone
What guitar did Nile use on "Pestilence and Iniquity"?
The guitar on "Pestilence and Iniquity" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2 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 "Pestilence and Iniquity" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 9. 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 "Pestilence and Iniquity" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pestilence and Iniquity" 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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