How to Dial In "Killed by Love" by Alice Cooper - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Killed by Love"
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 Along Came a Spider (2008). Along Came a Spider is the eighteenth solo and the twenty-fifth studio album overall by American rock musician Alice Cooper, released on July 29, 2008 by Steamhammer/SPV. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Alice Cooper's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Killed by Love" Tone
What guitar did Alice Cooper use on "Killed by Love"?
The guitar on "Killed by Love" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Killed by Love" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, 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 "Killed by Love" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Killed by Love" 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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