How to Dial In "Another Lie" by Dio - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Another Lie"
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 Sacred Heart (1985). Sacred Heart is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Dio and the last to feature guitarist Vivian Campbell, released on 12 August 1985 by Warner Bros. Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH FR through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Dio's other songs from Sacred Heart, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Another Lie" Tone
What guitar did Dio use on "Another Lie"?
The guitar on "Another Lie" (released 1985) isn't documented; the Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH FR above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Another Lie" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 7, 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 "Another Lie" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Another Lie" 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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