Guitar tone · metal
Emperor guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Emperor songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP Eclipse into Engl Powerball E 645.
Guitars Emperor used
- ESP Eclipse1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/1990s, black finish, as used by Samoth on 'Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk')1 song
- Kramer electric guitar1 song
Amps Emperor used
- Engl Powerball E 6451 song
- Marshall JCM900 (most likely, as used by Samoth and Emperor in this era for studio recording)1 song
- Peavey Bandit 1121 song
3 Emperor tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| I Am the Black Wizards · riff | 9 |
| I Am the Black Wizards (Live) · riff | 9 |
| Ye Entrancemperium · solo | 8.5 |
Emperor songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Emperor's tone on your gear
Pick any Emperor song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Emperor use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Engl Powerball E 645 (1 song), Marshall JCM900 (most likely, as used by Samoth and Emperor in this era for studio recording) (1 song), Peavey Bandit 112 (1 song).
What guitar did Emperor use?
Most often: ESP Eclipse (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/1990s, black finish, as used by Samoth on 'Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk') (1 song), Kramer electric guitar (1 song).
How do I get Emperor's tone on my amp?
Open any Emperor song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.