How to Dial In "Sermon of Swords" by Powerwolf - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sermon of Swords"
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). A heavy, mid-tempo power-metal track with thick, palm-muted riffs under organ and choir. Equipboard lists ESP LTD guitars and an ENGL Powerball head for Matthew Greywolf, and says he played a custom Framus WH 1 Powerwolf model at Wacken 2017, but it is a community-built page and not dated to this record. So an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II into an Engl Powerball (E645) stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Sermon of Swords" Tone
What guitar did Powerwolf use on "Sermon of Swords"?
The guitar on "Sermon of Swords" (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 "Sermon of Swords" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, 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 "Sermon of Swords" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sermon of Swords" 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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