How to Dial In "Legions of the Black Light" by Watain - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Legions of the Black Light"
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 Sworn to the Dark (2007). Sworn to the Dark is the third studio album by Watain and was released on 19 February 2007 on Season of Mist. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Watain's other songs from Sworn to the Dark, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Legions of the Black Light" Tone
What guitar did Watain use on "Legions of the Black Light"?
The guitar on "Legions of the Black Light" (released 2007) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Legions of the Black Light" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 4, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 7, 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 "Legions of the Black 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 "Legions of the Black 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.
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