How to Dial In "The End of This Chapter" by Sonata Arctica - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The End of This Chapter"
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 Silence (2001). Silence is the second full-length album by Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica, released in 2001 through Spinefarm Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG550 Genesis through a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb, the rig we use for Sonata Arctica's other songs from Silence, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "The End of This Chapter" Tone
What guitar did Sonata Arctica use on "The End of This Chapter"?
The guitar on "The End of This Chapter" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG550 Genesis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "The End of This Chapter" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 End of This Chapter" 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 End of This Chapter" 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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