How to Dial In "When the Lights Come On" by Asking Alexandria - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "When the Lights Come On"
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 Asking Alexandria (2017). Asking Alexandria is the fifth studio album by English rock band Asking Alexandria, released on 15 December 2017 by Sumerian Records. The album's personnel list credits Ben Bruce on lead guitar and Cameron Liddell on rhythm guitar, with Danny Worsnop on additional guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Asking Alexandria's other songs from Asking Alexandria, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "When the Lights Come On" Tone
What guitar did Asking Alexandria use on "When the Lights Come On"?
The guitar on "When the Lights Come On" (released 2017) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "When the Lights Come On" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, 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 "When the Lights Come On" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "When the Lights Come On" 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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