How to Dial In "Moon Above, Sun Below" by Opeth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Moon Above, Sun Below"
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 Pale Communion (2014). Pale Communion is the eleventh studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Opeth. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Marshall JMP 2203 Master Volume, the rig we use for Opeth's other songs from Pale Communion, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Moon Above, Sun Below" Tone
What guitar did Opeth use on "Moon Above, Sun Below"?
The guitar on "Moon Above, Sun Below" (released 2014) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Moon Above, Sun Below" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, 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 "Moon Above, Sun Below" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Moon Above, Sun Below" 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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