How to Dial In "Vale of Tears" by Riverside - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Vale of Tears"
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 Wasteland (2018). Wasteland is the seventh studio album by Polish progressive rock band Riverside. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Mayones Setius 6 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Riverside's other songs from Wasteland, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Vale of Tears" Tone
What guitar did Riverside use on "Vale of Tears"?
The guitar on "Vale of Tears" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Mayones Setius 6 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Vale of Tears" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Vale of Tears" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Vale of Tears" 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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