How to Dial In "True Till Death" by Death Before Dishonor - Guitar Tone Settings
What Death Before Dishonor Actually Used on "True Till Death"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Marshall JCM800 2203. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Boston hardcore band Death Before Dishonor's title track from their debut LP is a driving, melodic-hardcore riff that helped establish the band ahead of their later, more metallic records.
Common Questions About the "True Till Death" Tone
What guitar did Death Before Dishonor use on "True Till Death"?
Death Before Dishonor tracked "True Till Death" on a Gibson SG Standard (released 2002). Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop D (D A D G B E), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "True Till Death" need?
On Marshall JCM800 2203: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "True Till Death" without a Marshall JCM800 2203?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "True Till Death" 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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