How to Dial In "Words Darker Than Their Wings" by Alter Bridge - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Words Darker Than Their Wings"
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 AB III (2010). AB III is the third studio album by American rock band Alter Bridge, released on October 8, 2010. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Mark Tremonti through a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, the rig we use for Alter Bridge's other songs from AB III, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Words Darker Than Their Wings" Tone
What guitar did Alter Bridge use on "Words Darker Than Their Wings"?
The guitar on "Words Darker Than Their Wings" (released 2010) isn't documented; the PRS Mark Tremonti above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Words Darker Than Their Wings" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Words Darker Than Their Wings" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Words Darker Than Their Wings" 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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