How to Dial In "Just Killing Time" by Black Label Society - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Just Killing Time"
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 Stronger Than Death (2000). A heavy, mid-tempo southern-metal groove with crunchy riffing and squealing pinch harmonics. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a tight, high-gain tone. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Just Killing Time" Tone
What guitar did Black Label Society use on "Just Killing Time"?
The guitar on "Just Killing Time" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Just Killing Time" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, 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 "Just Killing Time" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Just Killing Time" 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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