How to Dial In "Heathens from the North" by Yngwie Malmsteen - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Heathens from the North"
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 Facing the Animal (1997). Facing the Animal is the tenth studio album by Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released in 1997 through Pony Canyon (Japan) and Mercury Records (United States). No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Yngwie Malmsteen's other songs from Facing the Animal, 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 "Heathens from the North" Tone
What guitar did Yngwie Malmsteen use on "Heathens from the North"?
The guitar on "Heathens from the North" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster 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 "Heathens from the North" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Heathens from the North" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Heathens from the North" 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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