How to Dial In "Damn the Flood" by Black Label Society - Guitar Tone Settings
What Black Label Society Actually Used on "Damn the Flood"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Marshall JCM800 2203. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Catacombs of the Black Vatican (2014). Catacombs of the Black Vatican is the ninth studio album by American heavy metal band Black Label Society, released on April 7, 2014. Zakk Wylde tracked most of the record's distorted rhythm guitars on a 2012 Gibson Les Paul Custom he calls Maple Vertigo and used his Marshall JCM800 signature heads, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203 is the closest rig in our catalog. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Damn the Flood" Tone
What guitar did Black Label Society use on "Damn the Flood"?
Black Label Society tracked "Damn the Flood" on a Gibson Les Paul Custom (released 2014). Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Damn the Flood" need?
On Marshall JCM800 2203: Gain 7.5, 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 "Damn the Flood" without a Marshall JCM800 2203?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Damn the Flood" 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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