How to Dial In "The Eagle Has Landed" by Saxon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Eagle Has Landed"
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 Power & the Glory (1983). Power & the Glory is the fifth studio album by English heavy metal band Saxon, released in March 1983 by Carrere Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Saxon's other songs from Power & the Glory, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Eagle Has Landed" Tone
What guitar did Saxon use on "The Eagle Has Landed"?
The guitar on "The Eagle Has Landed" (released 1983) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Eagle Has Landed" 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 "The Eagle Has Landed" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Eagle Has Landed" 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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