Metal1993Wolverine Blues

Wolverine Blues Amp Settings

by Entombed

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Original Recording Settings

EstimatedResearched tone data for "Wolverine Blues" by Entombed

Original Gear

Guitar: Not specifically documented for this album; likely similar Ibanez and B.C. Rich guitars
Pickups: Stock pickups (not documented) (bridge)
Amplifier: Likely Peavey combo with HM-2, possibly upgraded to Marshall for live
Channel: Clean channel (distortion from pedal)
Tuning: D Standard or Drop D (higher than Left Hand Path's B standard)
Pickup Selector: bridge
Strings: Not documented

Wolverine Blues marked Entombed's shift toward 'death 'n' roll.' The core HM-2 tone remained but was tightened and made more groove-oriented. Producer Tomas Skogsberg continued to refine the Sunlight Studios sound. By live performances around 1997-98, the band was seen using Gibsons through full Marshall Plexi stacks.

Amp Settings

Bass

5.0

Mid

4.0

Treble

6.0

Master Volume

7.0

Studio amp settings for Wolverine Blues are not documented. The tone is tighter and more controlled than Left Hand Path, suggesting either slightly different amp EQ or post-production refinement by Skogsberg. The HM-2 remained central.

Effects Chain

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Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal

distortion

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1.Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal — Still all knobs at max, but the overall tone is more focused and groove-oriented compared to Left Hand Path. Producer Tom Dalgety (Opeth, Ghost) described the Wolverine Blues HM-2 tone as 'really mangled up but still very focused and tight.'

Playing Technique

More groove-oriented and rock-influenced than Left Hand Path. Slower, more deliberate riffing with a punk/rock swagger. Less blast-beat accompaniment means the guitar riffs breathe more. Palm-muted chugs alternate with open chord stabs. The playing is tighter and more controlled than the debut.

Sources+

BOSS Articles — HM-2 article (Tom Dalgety quote about Wolverine Blues tone)
Guitar World — Entombed/Sunlight Studios feature (Skogsberg confirms continued HM-2 usage)
Tape Op message board — discussions about Entombed studio setup across albums
SevenString.org — Entombed gear discussion (Peavey Bandit confirmation for early albums)