How to Dial In "Waters of Ain" by Watain - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Waters of Ain"
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 Lawless Darkness (2010). Their fourth studio album, produced by Tore Stjerna and the band at Necromorbus Studios in Alvik, Sweden, it was released through Season of Mist on 7 June 2010. 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 nearest rig to the one documented for Watain, stands in. Set the amp to a driven crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Waters of Ain" Tone
What guitar did Watain use on "Waters of Ain"?
The guitar on "Waters of Ain" (released 2010) 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 "Waters of Ain" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 4.5, Mid 5, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, Volume 6. 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 "Waters of Ain" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Waters of Ain" 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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