How to Dial In "Mailbox Arson" by Alexisonfire - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Mailbox Arson"
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 Crisis (2006). Crisis is the third studio album from Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire, released on August 22, 2006. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Junior through a Marshall JCM2000 TSL100, the rig we use for Alexisonfire's other songs from Crisis, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the single pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard, a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Mailbox Arson" Tone
What guitar did Alexisonfire use on "Mailbox Arson"?
The guitar on "Mailbox Arson" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Junior above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Mailbox Arson" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Mailbox Arson" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Mailbox Arson" 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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