How to Dial In "Wasted on You" by Evanescence - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Wasted on You"
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.
Released as a single in April 2020 and placed on The Bitter Truth (2021). A heavy, riff-driven song. No source documents the guitar or amp on this recording, so a Jackson Dinky into a Mesa/Boogie Trem-O-Verb stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Wasted on You" Tone
What guitar did Evanescence use on "Wasted on You"?
The guitar on "Wasted on You" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Wasted on You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, 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 "Wasted on You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Wasted on You" 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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