How to Dial In "The Evil One" by Venom - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Evil One"
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 Cast in Stone (1997). Cast in Stone is the ninth album by British heavy metal band Venom, released on 11 November 1997 by SPV/Steamhammer. The album's personnel list credits Mantas with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Venom's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Evil One" Tone
What guitar did Venom use on "The Evil One"?
The guitar on "The Evil One" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Evil One" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 7, Volume 9. 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 Evil One" 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 Evil One" 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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