How to Dial In "Fable of the Silent Son" by Alter Bridge - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Fable of the Silent Son"
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 Pawns & Kings (2022). Pawns & Kings is the seventh studio album by American rock band Alter Bridge. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Mark Tremonti through PRS Mark Tremonti MT 100, the nearest rig to the one documented for Alter Bridge, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in Drop G♯ (G♯ D♯ G♯ C♯ F A♯).
Common Questions About the "Fable of the Silent Son" Tone
What guitar did Alter Bridge use on "Fable of the Silent Son"?
The guitar on "Fable of the Silent Son" (released 2022) isn't documented; the PRS Mark Tremonti above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop G♯ (G♯ D♯ G♯ C♯ F A♯), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Fable of the Silent Son" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Fable of the Silent Son" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Fable of the Silent Son" 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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