How to Dial In "House of Doom" by Black Label Society - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "House of Doom"
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 Hangover Music Vol. VI (2004). Hangover Music Vol. VI is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Black Label Society, released on 20 April 2004 by Spitfire Records. The album's personnel list credits Zakk Wylde with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Black Label Society's other songs from Hangover Music Vol. VI, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "House of Doom" Tone
What guitar did Black Label Society use on "House of Doom"?
The guitar on "House of Doom" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "House of Doom" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, 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 "House of Doom" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "House of Doom" 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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