How to Dial In "Hand of Sorrow" by Within Temptation - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hand of Sorrow"
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 The Heart of Everything (2007). The Heart of Everything is the fourth studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-II through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Within Temptation's other songs from The Heart of Everything, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Hand of Sorrow" Tone
What guitar did Within Temptation use on "Hand of Sorrow"?
The guitar on "Hand of Sorrow" (released 2007) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Hand of Sorrow" 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 "Hand of Sorrow" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hand of Sorrow" 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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