The way for vikings amp settings — Marshall JCM800 2203
The Amon amarth guitar tone for “The way for vikings”, dialed in for a Marshall JCM800 2203 with a Harley benton St 20 wh. Studio version, Jomsviking (2016) — Andy Sneap production
Kemper Profiler (EVH/Peavey 5150/6505 profiles), Gibson Explorer Blackout with Dirty Fingers humbuckers, Maxon OD808 for leads
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 8 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 6 |
01Tube Screamer (TS9 or clone)
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned. Essential for tightening low-end and adding midrange focus. Run into amp input. Without this pedal, bass will be flabby on palm mutes.
The original uses 5150/6505-style gain which is tighter and more scooped than the JCM800's mid-forward voice. Dropped mids from 6 to 4 to approximate the scoop. Your single-coil Strat pickups are significantly lower output and brighter than the Dirty Fingers humbuckers — gain pushed to 8 (vs original 7) to compensate, treble dropped from 9 to 7. Without a TS-style pedal, palm mutes will lack definition.
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