How to Dial In "Best of Times" by Godsmack - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Best of Times"
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 Lighting Up the Sky (2023). Lighting Up the Sky is a studio album by the American rock band Godsmack, released on 24 February 2023 by BMG. The album's personnel list credits Tony Rombola on lead guitar and Sully Erna on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for Godsmack's other songs from Lighting Up the Sky, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Best of Times" Tone
What guitar did Godsmack use on "Best of Times"?
The guitar on "Best of Times" (released 2023) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Best of Times" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, 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 "Best of Times" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Best of Times" 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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