How to Dial In "Lighting Up the Sky" by Godsmack - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lighting Up the Sky"
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.
The title track of Lighting Up the Sky (2023). No source documents the rig on this song, so a PRS Custom 24 into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. A thick, mid-forward high-gain tone on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Lighting Up the Sky" Tone
What guitar did Godsmack use on "Lighting Up the Sky"?
The guitar on "Lighting Up the Sky" (released 2023) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Lighting Up the Sky" 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 "Lighting Up the Sky" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lighting Up the Sky" 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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