How to Dial In "No Stars Over Bethlehem" by Protest the Hero - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "No Stars Over Bethlehem"
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 Kezia (2005). Kezia is the debut full-length album by the Canadian progressive metal band Protest the Hero, released on 30 August 2005 by Underground Operations. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG550 Genesis through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Protest the Hero's other songs from Kezia, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "No Stars Over Bethlehem" Tone
What guitar did Protest the Hero use on "No Stars Over Bethlehem"?
The guitar on "No Stars Over Bethlehem" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG550 Genesis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "No Stars Over Bethlehem" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, 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 "No Stars Over Bethlehem" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "No Stars Over Bethlehem" 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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