How to Dial In "The Truth" by Limp Bizkit - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Truth"
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 Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) (2005). The Unquestionable Truth is the first EP and fifth major release overall by American nu metal band Limp Bizkit, released on May 2, 2005, through Flip and Geffen Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG7421 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig to the one documented for Limp Bizkit, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in drop B (B F♯ B E G♯ C♯).
Common Questions About the "The Truth" Tone
What guitar did Limp Bizkit use on "The Truth"?
The guitar on "The Truth" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG7421 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in Drop B (B F♯ B E G♯ C♯), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "The Truth" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 7, Mid 4.5, 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 "The Truth" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Truth" 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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