How to Dial In "Last Man Standing" by Airbourne - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Last Man Standing"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Airbourne (2026). A track from the band's self-titled sixth album that Metal Temple's review describes as having serious rhythm guitars and a guitar solo that cuts through. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Last Man Standing" Tone
What guitar did Airbourne use on "Last Man Standing"?
The guitar on "Last Man Standing" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Last Man Standing" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 8. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Last Man Standing" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Last Man Standing" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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