How to Dial In "The Power of the Ancient Force" by Twilight Force - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Power of the Ancient Force"
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 Tales of Ancient Prophecies (2014). Tales of Ancient Prophecies is the debut studio album by Swedish symphonic power metal band Twilight Force, released on 4 June 2014 in Scandinavia and 6 June to worldwide audiences. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through an Engl Powerball, the nearest rig we use for Twilight Force's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Power of the Ancient Force" Tone
What guitar did Twilight Force use on "The Power of the Ancient Force"?
The guitar on "The Power of the Ancient Force" (released 2014) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse 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 Power of the Ancient Force" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 Power of the Ancient Force" 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 Power of the Ancient Force" 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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