How to Dial In "The Phalanx" by Trivium - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Phalanx"
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 In the Court of the Dragon (2021). A fast, thrash-edged metal track with a big riff and a melodic lead break. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1007 Baritone Evertune through an EVH 5150III 100W Stealth stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a tight, high-gain tone. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "The Phalanx" Tone
What guitar did Trivium use on "The Phalanx"?
The guitar on "The Phalanx" (released 2021) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1007 Baritone Evertune above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Phalanx" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, 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 Phalanx" 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 Phalanx" 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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