How to Dial In "The Odyssey" by Symphony X - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Odyssey"
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 Odyssey (2002). The Odyssey is the sixth studio album by American progressive metal band Symphony X, released on November 5, 2002 through Inside Out Music. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Caparison Apple Horn 6 through an Engl Powerball II, the nearest rig to the one documented for Symphony X, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in D standard (D G C F A D), a whole step below standard.
Common Questions About the "The Odyssey" Tone
What guitar did Symphony X use on "The Odyssey"?
The guitar on "The Odyssey" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Caparison Apple Horn 6 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "The Odyssey" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, 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 Odyssey" 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 Odyssey" 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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