How to Dial In "Lights Out" by Car Bomb - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lights Out"
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 Meta (2016). Meta is the independently released third studio album by American mathcore band Car Bomb, released on 28 October 2016. The album's personnel list credits Greg Kubacki with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG7421 through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX III, the rig we use for Car Bomb's other songs from Meta, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Lights Out" Tone
What guitar did Car Bomb use on "Lights Out"?
The guitar on "Lights Out" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG7421 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Lights Out" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Lights Out" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lights Out" 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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