How to Dial In "Thanks for Asking" by Five Finger Death Punch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Thanks for Asking"
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 AfterLife (2022). A melodic AfterLife track with a tight, high-gain rhythm guitar sound. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 through EVH 5150III 100W stands in. Set the amp at a high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Thanks for Asking" Tone
What guitar did Five Finger Death Punch use on "Thanks for Asking"?
The guitar on "Thanks for Asking" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Thanks for Asking" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Thanks for Asking" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Thanks for Asking" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Thanks for Asking" by Five Finger Death Punch are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.