How to Dial In "When the Seasons Change" by Five Finger Death Punch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "When the Seasons Change"
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 And Justice for None (2018). A slower, melodic track built around a heavy, sustaining rhythm guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "When the Seasons Change" Tone
What guitar did Five Finger Death Punch use on "When the Seasons Change"?
The guitar on "When the Seasons Change" (released 2018) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "When the Seasons Change" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "When the Seasons Change" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "When the Seasons Change" 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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