How to Dial In "This Is War" by Five Finger Death Punch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "This Is War"
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 F8 (2020). A heavy, mid-tempo metal track with a chugging riff and a big chorus. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 through an EVH 5150III 100W 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 "This Is War" Tone
What guitar did Five Finger Death Punch use on "This Is War"?
The guitar on "This Is War" (released 2020) isn't documented; the Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "This Is War" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, 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 "This Is War" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "This Is War" 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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