How to Dial In "Faith Noel" by Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Faith Noel"
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 Lost Christmas Eve (2004). The Lost Christmas Eve is the fourth studio album by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The song is an instrumental. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Trans-Siberian Orchestra's other songs from The Lost Christmas Eve, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Faith Noel" Tone
What guitar did Trans-Siberian Orchestra use on "Faith Noel"?
The guitar on "Faith Noel" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Faith Noel" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Faith Noel" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Faith Noel" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
- Queen of the Winter NightTrans-Siberian Orchestra · 2004
- Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24Trans-Siberian Orchestra · 1996
- Wizards in WinterTrans-Siberian Orchestra · 2004
- Poor Man's Moody BluesBarclay James Harvest · 1977
- Fire On HighElectric Light Orchestra · 1975
- The Lost Christmas EveTrans-Siberian Orchestra · 2004
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