How to Dial In "The Writing on the Wall" by Alter Bridge - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Writing on the Wall"
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 The Last Hero (2016). The Last Hero is a studio album by the American rock band Alter Bridge, released on 7 October 2016 by Napalm Records. The album's personnel list credits Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy with guitar. Mark Tremonti has said the bulk of this album's rhythm and lead guitar tones were recorded with a prototype of his PRS MT 15 amp. No source we found names the guitar for this track, so a PRS Mark Tremonti Standard through a PRS Mark Tremonti MT 15, the guitar we use for Alter Bridge's other songs from The Last Hero, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Writing on the Wall" Tone
What guitar did Alter Bridge use on "The Writing on the Wall"?
The guitar on "The Writing on the Wall" (released 2016) isn't documented; the PRS Mark Tremonti above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Writing on the Wall" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, 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 "The Writing on the Wall" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Writing on the Wall" 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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