How to Dial In "Lithium and a Lover" by Sirenia - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lithium and a Lover"
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 An Elixir for Existence (2004). An Elixir for Existence is the second studio album by the Norwegian gothic metal band Sirenia, released in 2004. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through an Engl Powerball, the nearest rig we use for Sirenia's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Lithium and a Lover" Tone
What guitar did Sirenia use on "Lithium and a Lover"?
The guitar on "Lithium and a Lover" (released 2004) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Lithium and a Lover" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, 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 "Lithium and a Lover" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lithium and a Lover" 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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