How to Dial In "Black Star Deceiver" by Soilwork - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Black Star Deceiver"
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 Natural Born Chaos (2002). Natural Born Chaos is the fourth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork, released on 25 March 2002 by Nuclear Blast. The album's personnel list credits Peter Wichers and Ola Frenning with guitar, with Mattias Eklundh playing a solo on "No More Angels". No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Soilwork's other songs from Natural Born Chaos, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Black Star Deceiver" Tone
What guitar did Soilwork use on "Black Star Deceiver"?
The guitar on "Black Star Deceiver" (released 2002) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Black Star Deceiver" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, 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 "Black Star Deceiver" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Black Star Deceiver" 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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