How to Dial In "Dead Silence" by Billy Talent - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dead Silence"
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 Dead Silence (2012). Dead Silence is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Billy Talent. The album version runs 4:49. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Double Fat Strat through Peavey 5150, the nearest rig to the one documented for Billy Talent, stands in. Set the amp to a driven crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in Drop D (D A D G B E).
Common Questions About the "Dead Silence" Tone
What guitar did Billy Talent use on "Dead Silence"?
The guitar on "Dead Silence" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Fender American Double Fat Strat above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop D (D A D G B E), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Dead Silence" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Dead Silence" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dead Silence" 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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