How to Dial In "Black Widow of La Porte" by John 5 - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Black Widow of La Porte"
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 The Devil Knows My Name (2007). The Devil Knows My Name is the third solo studio album by American heavy metal guitarist John 5. The liner notes on his own site credit him with all the guitars and say he plays exclusively Fender guitars and Marshall amps, but they name no models for this record, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, a high-gain heavy-metal pairing, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Black Widow of La Porte" Tone
What guitar did John 5 use on "Black Widow of La Porte"?
The guitar on "Black Widow of La Porte" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Black Widow of La Porte" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Black Widow of La Porte" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Black Widow of La Porte" 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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