How to Dial In "Heretic Hunters" by Powerwolf - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Heretic Hunters"
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 Wake Up the Wicked (2024). Wake Up the Wicked is the tenth studio album by German power metal band Powerwolf, released on 26 July 2024 by Napalm Records. The album's personnel list credits Matthew Greywolf and Charles Greywolf with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through an Engl Powerball (E645), the rig we use for Powerwolf's other songs from Wake Up the Wicked, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Heretic Hunters" Tone
What guitar did Powerwolf use on "Heretic Hunters"?
The guitar on "Heretic Hunters" (released 2024) 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 "Heretic Hunters" 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 "Heretic Hunters" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Heretic Hunters" 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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