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Ghost - Jesus He Knows Me - Guitar Lesson

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Key E minor
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Amp Settings

Classic Rock

Gain6
Bass6
Mid7
Treble6
Presence5
Master7
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Roll back the gain slightly and pick near the neck for a warmer, more open crunch.

Jesus He Knows Me album cover
Jesus He Knows Me
2023 4:05
Ghost Hard Rock 2023 E minor
Capo Advisor 0 E minor · Original key

About Jesus He Knows Me


Ghost's take on this Hard Rock track sits in E minor at a steady 120 BPM, which gives the rhythm guitar work a driving, almost mechanical pulse. The song leans heavily on power chords and a clean, locked-in right-hand technique, so keeping your picking tight and consistent is the real priority here. The chord changes themselves are not especially complex, but landing them exactly on the beat and maintaining even attack across the whole track is what separates a clean run from a sloppy one. If the transitions between chord shapes are giving you trouble, the Practice Toolbar is your friend: loop the specific passage slowed down until the movement feels automatic before bringing it back up to tempo. Ghost tends to favour a polished, arena-ready guitar tone, so dialling in some light gain with a tight low end will get you much closer to the recorded sound than a fully saturated distortion will.

  • Played in E Standard tuning at 120 BPM, the rhythm part rewards a consistent, even picking attack rather than any flashy technique.
  • The song sits in E minor, so practicing your minor-key power chord shapes and transitions is central to nailing this one.
  • A moderate gain tone with a tight low end suits this track better than heavy distortion, keeping the chord stabs clean and defined.

How to Play Jesus He Knows Me

Tuning: E Standard · Key: E minor · Tempo: 120 BPM

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 120 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Gibson SG Standard
Guitar

Gibson SG Standard

Ghost's Nameless Ghouls use the SG's sharp body and bright tonality for cutting through dense production with articulate rhythm work. The guitar's natural sustain helps their chunky riffs maintain clarity without modern metal muddiness.

ESP Eclipse
Guitar

ESP Eclipse

The Eclipse provides Ghost with a versatile platform for both studio recordings and live performances, offering the tight response needed for their mid-focused crunch tones. Its sleek design and reliable electronics support their atmospheric lead passages seamlessly.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

This amp delivers Ghost's signature mid-heavy crunch at moderate gain levels, staying clear and tight during palm muting without descending into saturated distortion. The Dual Rectifier's natural breakup at 5-6 gain is perfect for their contrast between clean and driven passages.

Seymour Duncan JB
Pickup

Seymour Duncan JB

Ghost's ESP guitars benefit from the JB's aggressive high-end bite and punchy output, cutting through the mix during heavier sections. This combination bridges the gap between their clean arpeggios and crunchy, riff-driven moments with powerful definition.

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Pedal

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9

The TS9 tightens Ghost's rhythm tone and pushes their amp into responsive crunch without adding unnecessary coloration. This classic overdrive pedal is essential for maintaining their clean-to-driven dynamic without sacrificing the clarity they demand.

Boss CE-2 Chorus
Pedal

Boss CE-2 Chorus

The CE-2 creates the shimmery, dimensional quality throughout Ghost's atmospheric passages like Mary On A Cross and He Is. Its subtle modulation adds depth to clean arpeggios while respecting the band's minimalist effects philosophy.

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