How to Dial In "Battleship Chains" by Volbeat - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Battleship Chains"
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 Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie (2016). Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie is the sixth studio album by Danish rock band Volbeat. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G6136T White Falcon through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Volbeat's other songs from Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Battleship Chains" Tone
What guitar did Volbeat use on "Battleship Chains"?
The guitar on "Battleship Chains" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6136T White Falcon above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Battleship Chains" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, 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 "Battleship Chains" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Battleship Chains" 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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