How to Dial In "Skin to Bone" by Linkin Park - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Skin to Bone"
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 Living Things (2012). An abrasive Living Things track pairing heavy guitar riffs with electronic rhythm. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Skin to Bone" Tone
What guitar did Linkin Park use on "Skin to Bone"?
The guitar on "Skin to Bone" (released 2012) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Skin to Bone" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 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 "Skin to Bone" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Skin to Bone" 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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