How to Dial In "The Lost Christmas Eve" by Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Lost Christmas Eve"
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. 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 "The Lost Christmas Eve" Tone
What guitar did Trans-Siberian Orchestra use on "The Lost Christmas Eve"?
The guitar on "The Lost Christmas Eve" (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 "The Lost Christmas Eve" 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 "The Lost Christmas Eve" 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 Lost Christmas Eve" 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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