Metalman_666
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I've been listening to Amon Amarth's album, With Oden On Our Side, and I think their tone just kicks ass all the way though. Anyone know what guitars/pickups/amps they were using?
Amon Amarth tone
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Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
Re: Amon Amarth tone
in this video i see a Gibson Explorer...I couldn't really make out the amps but they looked like the typical metal "hi-gain tube amp + a ton of rack EQ and tuners" set-up. Wish i could be more helpful.
in this video i see a Gibson Explorer...I couldn't really make out the amps but they looked like the typical metal "hi-gain tube amp + a ton of rack EQ and tuners" set-up. Wish i could be more helpful.
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shogunlegend
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Re: Amon Amarth tone
a lot of metal bands are going with krank these days. even if you don't get their tone, you'll get something really great with those amps. there's a reason they cost a fortune.
a lot of metal bands are going with krank these days. even if you don't get their tone, you'll get something really great with those amps. there's a reason they cost a fortune.
Virtual Kevorkian
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Re: Amon Amarth tone
Gibby Explorers with stock pickups into a Hughes and Kettner Triamp with matching V30 loaded cabinet on that album.
No rack aside from the bassist... bassists always have racks for some reason, though.
Gibby Explorers with stock pickups into a Hughes and Kettner Triamp with matching V30 loaded cabinet on that album.
No rack aside from the bassist... bassists always have racks for some reason, though.
BlueSky
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rashayritto
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Re: Amon Amarth tone
in a live video of "fate of norns" they played those ESP explorer-type guitars. that was probably from an older album though
in a live video of "fate of norns" they played those ESP explorer-type guitars. that was probably from an older album though
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
Re: Amon Amarth tone
I've always found metal tone relatively easy to achieve -- even on my 60's Bassman with a DS-1, i get a solid hi-gain tone. If your XXX isn't quite cutting it, I'd try stickin a Tubescreamer or something similar in front of it to 'tighten' everything up.
I've always found metal tone relatively easy to achieve -- even on my 60's Bassman with a DS-1, i get a solid hi-gain tone. If your XXX isn't quite cutting it, I'd try stickin a Tubescreamer or something similar in front of it to 'tighten' everything up.
Virtual Kevorkian
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Re: Amon Amarth tone
I doubt he's unhappy with the XXX - it just get's an entirely different tone than on that album.
I doubt he's unhappy with the XXX - it just get's an entirely different tone than on that album.
Metalman_666
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Re: Amon Amarth tone
You know me well Jeff. I'm certainly not unhappy with my XXX; I love it. I was just curious as to what gear Amon Amarth used on the album because although it is a stereotypical metal tone, it's a slightly different flavour to my ears.
emilio
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emilio
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Re: Amon Amarth tone
ok, well it sounds more like a really heavy crunch sound with a lot of bass. i don't really know how to explain it, it is like when you use a pedal made for a lot of distortion but you put the gain really low. so it's heavy, but weak sounding. like a tall fat guy.
ok, well it sounds more like a really heavy crunch sound with a lot of bass. i don't really know how to explain it, it is like when you use a pedal made for a lot of distortion but you put the gain really low. so it's heavy, but weak sounding. like a tall fat guy.
