How to Dial In "Weapon of Vanity" by Soilwork - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Weapon of Vanity"
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 Stabbing the Drama (2005). Stabbing the Drama is the sixth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork, released on 8 March 2005 by Nuclear Blast. 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 Stabbing the Drama, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Weapon of Vanity" Tone
What guitar did Soilwork use on "Weapon of Vanity"?
The guitar on "Weapon of Vanity" (released 2005) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Weapon of Vanity" 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 "Weapon of Vanity" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Weapon of Vanity" 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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