How to Dial In "Trolls in the Dark" by Rhapsody of Fire - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Trolls in the Dark"
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 Dawn of Victory (2000). Dawn of Victory is the third studio album by the Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody, released in 2000. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez S Standard S570AH through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Rhapsody of Fire's other songs from Dawn of Victory, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Trolls in the Dark" Tone
What guitar did Rhapsody of Fire use on "Trolls in the Dark"?
The guitar on "Trolls in the Dark" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Ibanez S Standard S570AH above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Trolls in the Dark" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Trolls in the Dark" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Trolls in the Dark" 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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