AfterLife album cover - Five Finger Death Punch
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Times Like These" by Five Finger Death Punch - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "Times Like These"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain8
Bass6
Mid5.5
Treble6
Presence6
Volume7

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone10
Volume10
Recording notes

From AfterLife (2022). Nothing published breaks down the rig by song, so a Jackson Soloist into an EVH 5150 III stands in. A tight, high-gain tone on the bridge humbucker. Tuning isn't documented here.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Times Like These" Tone

  1. What guitar did Five Finger Death Punch use on "Times Like These"?

    The guitar on "Times Like These" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.

  2. What amp settings does "Times Like These" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 8, 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.

  3. Can I play "Times Like These" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Times Like These" 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.

Related tones

Tone references for "Times Like These" by Five Finger Death Punch are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.

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