How to Dial In "Bad Guy" by Falling in Reverse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bad Guy"
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 Popular Monster (2024). A heavy nu-metal and rap-rock track with chugging, palm-muted riffs. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky Modern HT7 through a Peavey 6505+ stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a tight, high-gain tone. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Bad Guy" Tone
What guitar did Falling in Reverse use on "Bad Guy"?
The guitar on "Bad Guy" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky Modern HT7 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Bad Guy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Bad Guy" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bad Guy" 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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