How to Dial In "This Is War" by Alter Bridge - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "This Is War"
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.
A track on Pawns & Kings, the band's seventh album, released in October 2022 and produced by Michael Baskette. Mark Tremonti plays a heavy, tight rhythm part with melodic lead lines, in the style of the band's other hard-rock songs. Tremonti is known for his signature PRS and Mesa/Boogie amps, but no source available here confirms the exact gear on this recording, so that rig stands in. Use the bridge pickup, high gain and a tight palm-muted attack. Tuning isn't documented for this recording.
Common Questions About the "This Is War" Tone
What guitar did Alter Bridge use on "This Is War"?
The guitar on "This Is War" (released 2022) isn't documented; the PRS Mark Tremonti above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "This Is War" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "This Is War" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "This Is War" 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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