How to Dial In "Descending Blade" by Warbringer - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Descending Blade"
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 Woe to the Vanquished (2017). Woe to the Vanquished is the fifth studio album by the American thrash metal band Warbringer. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Warbringer's other songs from Woe to the Vanquished, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Descending Blade" Tone
What guitar did Warbringer use on "Descending Blade"?
The guitar on "Descending Blade" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Descending Blade" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Descending Blade" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Descending Blade" 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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