Servant of the Mind album cover - Volbeat
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Step Into Light" by Volbeat - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "Step Into Light"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain7
Bass6.5
Mid5.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Volume7

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

TuningStandard(E A D G B E)
Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone9
Volume10
Recording notes

From Servant of the Mind (2021). Servant of the Mind is the eighth 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 Servant of the Mind, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Step Into Light" Tone

  1. What guitar did Volbeat use on "Step Into Light"?

    The guitar on "Step Into Light" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6136T White Falcon above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).

  2. What amp settings does "Step Into Light" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6.5, 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.

  3. Can I play "Step Into Light" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Step Into Light" 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.

Related tones

Tone references for "Step Into Light" by Volbeat are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.

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