How to Dial In "The Valley" by Stryper - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Valley"
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 God Damn Evil (2018). God Damn Evil is the twelfth studio album by American Christian metal band Stryper, released on 20 April 2018 by Frontiers Records. The album's personnel list credits Michael Sweet and Oz Fox with lead guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 through a Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Stryper's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Valley" Tone
What guitar did Stryper use on "The Valley"?
The guitar on "The Valley" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Valley" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 6.5. 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 Valley" 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 Valley" 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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