How to Dial In "Don't Stop the Bleeding" by Kings of Leon - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Don't Stop the Bleeding"
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 Can We Please Have Fun (2024). Can We Please Have Fun is the ninth studio album by American rock band Kings of Leon. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Kings of Leon's other songs from Can We Please Have Fun, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Don't Stop the Bleeding" Tone
What guitar did Kings of Leon use on "Don't Stop the Bleeding"?
The guitar on "Don't Stop the Bleeding" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Don't Stop the Bleeding" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Don't Stop the Bleeding" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Don't Stop the Bleeding" 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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