How to Dial In "Higher Than Heaven" by Powerwolf - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Higher Than Heaven"
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 Blessed & Possessed (2015). Blessed & Possessed is the sixth studio album by German power metal band Powerwolf, released on 17 July 2015 by Napalm Records. The album's personnel list credits Matthew Greywolf on lead and rhythm guitar and Charles Greywolf on rhythm guitar. 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 Blessed & Possessed, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Higher Than Heaven" Tone
What guitar did Powerwolf use on "Higher Than Heaven"?
The guitar on "Higher Than Heaven" (released 2015) 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 "Higher Than Heaven" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, 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 "Higher Than Heaven" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Higher Than Heaven" 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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