How to Dial In "Dead Reckoning" by Diamond Head - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dead Reckoning"
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 Borrowed Time (1982). Borrowed Time is the second studio album by British heavy metal band Diamond Head, released on 15 October 1982 through MCA Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Marshall JMP 2203 Master Volume, the rig we use for Diamond Head's other songs from Borrowed Time, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Dead Reckoning" Tone
What guitar did Diamond Head use on "Dead Reckoning"?
The guitar on "Dead Reckoning" (released 1982) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Dead Reckoning" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Dead Reckoning" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dead Reckoning" 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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