How to Dial In "Longshot" by Dropkick Murphys - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Longshot"
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 For the People (2025). A raucous Celtic-punk anthem with crunchy power chords under a gang chorus. Equipboard lists a Gibson Les Paul Standard for James Lynch and Wikipedia says he has used a Marshall JCM800 onstage and in the studio, while Tim Brennan's main guitar is a 1968 Gibson ES-345, per a Mixdown interview; nothing says which player is on this track. So a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s into a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Longshot" Tone
What guitar did Dropkick Murphys use on "Longshot"?
The guitar on "Longshot" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Longshot" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, 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 "Longshot" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Longshot" 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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