How to Dial In "The Last Goodbye" by Black Label Society - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Last Goodbye"
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 Shot to Hell (2006), written and produced by Zakk Wylde, who plays its guitars. He told Australian Musician the record was made through a 1970s Marshall JCM800 2203 with Groove Tubes 6550 power tubes, the same amp he has run since his years with Ozzy Osbourne. No source says which Les Paul he used on this track, so a Les Paul Custom stands in for the guitar. Keep the JCM800 at a medium-high gain on the bridge pickup and push it harder for any solo. The rest of the album is in D Standard, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "The Last Goodbye" Tone
What guitar did Black Label Society use on "The Last Goodbye"?
The guitar on "The Last Goodbye" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in D Standard (D G C F A D), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "The Last Goodbye" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, 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 "The Last Goodbye" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Last Goodbye" 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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