How to Dial In "Shot in the Dark" by Within Temptation - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shot in the Dark"
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 Unforgiving (2011). The Unforgiving is the fifth studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation, released by Roadrunner Records on 29 March 2011. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Horizon NT-7 EverTune through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Within Temptation's other songs from The Unforgiving, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in a tuning that is not one of the standard names: D♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭, low to high.
Common Questions About the "Shot in the Dark" Tone
What guitar did Within Temptation use on "Shot in the Dark"?
The guitar on "Shot in the Dark" (released 2011) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Horizon NT-7 EverTune above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Custom tuning, so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Shot in the Dark" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Shot in the Dark" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shot in the Dark" 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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