How to Dial In "Generation Dead" by Five Finger Death Punch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Generation 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 American Capitalist (2011). American Capitalist is a studio album by the American heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch, released on 11 October 2011 by Prospect Park. The album's personnel list credits Zoltan Bathory and Jason Hook with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Five Finger Death Punch's other songs from American Capitalist, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Generation Dead" Tone
What guitar did Five Finger Death Punch use on "Generation Dead"?
The guitar on "Generation Dead" (released 2011) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Generation Dead" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Generation 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 "Generation 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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