How to Dial In "Spirits of the Future Sun" by Soilwork - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Spirits of the Future Sun"
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 The Chainheart Machine (1999). The Chainheart Machine is the second studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork, released on 25 September 1999 by Listenable Records. The album's personnel list credits Peter Wichers and Ola Frenning with guitar, with Mattias Eklundh playing a solo on "Machinegun Majesty". 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 The Chainheart Machine, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Spirits of the Future Sun" Tone
What guitar did Soilwork use on "Spirits of the Future Sun"?
The guitar on "Spirits of the Future Sun" (released 1999) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Spirits of the Future Sun" 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 "Spirits of the Future Sun" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Spirits of the Future Sun" 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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