How to Dial In "Sons of Satan" by Venom - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sons of Satan"
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 Welcome to Hell (1981). Welcome to Hell is the debut studio album by the English heavy metal band Venom, released in December 1981 by Neat Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Venom's other songs from Welcome to Hell, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sons of Satan" Tone
What guitar did Venom use on "Sons of Satan"?
The guitar on "Sons of Satan" (released 1981) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sons of Satan" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 8.5. 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 "Sons of Satan" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sons of Satan" 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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