How to Dial In "Hordes of Khan" by Sabaton - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hordes of Khan"
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 Legends (2025). Legends is the eleventh studio album by the Swedish power metal band Sabaton, released on 17 October 2025 by Better Noise Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Sabaton's other songs from Legends, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Hordes of Khan" Tone
What guitar did Sabaton use on "Hordes of Khan"?
The guitar on "Hordes of Khan" (released 2025) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Hordes of Khan" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Hordes of Khan" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hordes of Khan" 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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