How to Dial In "When the Moon Shines Red" by Powerwolf - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "When the Moon Shines Red"
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 Lupus Dei (2007). Lupus Dei is the second studio album by German power metal band Powerwolf, released on 7 May 2007 by Metal Blade 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 Lupus Dei, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "When the Moon Shines Red" Tone
What guitar did Powerwolf use on "When the Moon Shines Red"?
The guitar on "When the Moon Shines Red" (released 2007) 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 "When the Moon Shines Red" 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 "When the Moon Shines Red" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "When the Moon Shines Red" 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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