How to Dial In "But Life Goes On" by Entombed - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "But Life Goes On"
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 Left Hand Path (1990). Left Hand Path is the debut studio album by Swedish death metal band Entombed. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Peavey Bandit 112 (TransTube), the rig we use for Entombed's other songs from Left Hand Path, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "But Life Goes On" Tone
What guitar did Entombed use on "But Life Goes On"?
The guitar on "But Life Goes On" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "But Life Goes On" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 10, Bass 10, Mid 0, Treble 10, Presence 8, 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 "But Life Goes On" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "But Life Goes On" 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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