How to Dial In "Who Tends the Fire" by Overkill - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Who Tends the Fire"
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 The Years of Decay (1989). The Years of Decay is the fourth studio album by thrash metal band Overkill, released on October 13, 1989, through Atlantic and Megaforce Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Overkill's other songs from The Years of Decay, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Who Tends the Fire" Tone
What guitar did Overkill use on "Who Tends the Fire"?
The guitar on "Who Tends the Fire" (released 1989) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Who Tends the Fire" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 7, 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 "Who Tends the Fire" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Who Tends the Fire" 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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