How to Dial In "The Walking Dead" by Dropkick Murphys - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Walking Dead"
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 The Warrior's Code (2005). The Warrior's Code is the fifth studio album by the Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Dropkick Murphys' other songs from The Warrior's Code, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Walking Dead" Tone
What guitar did Dropkick Murphys use on "The Walking Dead"?
The guitar on "The Walking Dead" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Walking Dead" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "The Walking Dead" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Walking Dead" 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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