How to Dial In "Phoney Smiles & Fake Hellos" by Black Label Society - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Phoney Smiles & Fake Hellos"
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). Stronger Than Death is a studio album by the American heavy metal band Black Label Society, released on 18 April 2000 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 Stronger Than Death, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Phoney Smiles & Fake Hellos" Tone
What guitar did Black Label Society use on "Phoney Smiles & Fake Hellos"?
The guitar on "Phoney Smiles & Fake Hellos" (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 "Phoney Smiles & Fake Hellos" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, 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 "Phoney Smiles & Fake Hellos" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Phoney Smiles & Fake Hellos" 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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