How to Dial In "Alive or Undead" by Powerwolf - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Alive or Undead"
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 Call of the Wild (2021). Call of the Wild is the eighth studio album by German power metal band Powerwolf, released on 16 July 2021 by Napalm Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through an Engl Fireball 100, the rig we use for Powerwolf's other songs from Call of the Wild, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Alive or Undead" Tone
What guitar did Powerwolf use on "Alive or Undead"?
The guitar on "Alive or Undead" (released 2021) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Alive or Undead" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Alive or Undead" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Alive or Undead" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Alive or Undead" by Powerwolf are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.