How to Dial In "Generation Day" by Godsmack - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Generation Day"
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 1000hp (2014). 1000hp, stylized as 1000HP, is the seventh studio album by American rock band Godsmack, released on 5 August 2014. 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 1000hp, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Generation Day" Tone
What guitar did Godsmack use on "Generation Day"?
The guitar on "Generation Day" (released 2014) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Generation Day" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 7, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Generation Day" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Generation Day" 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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