How to Dial In "Out for Blood" by Lita Ford - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Out for Blood"
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 Out for Blood (1983). Out for Blood is the debut solo studio album by American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Lita Ford, formerly of the band the Runaways. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a B.C. Rich Mockingbird ST through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Lita Ford's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Out for Blood" Tone
What guitar did Lita Ford use on "Out for Blood"?
The guitar on "Out for Blood" (released 1983) isn't documented; the B.C. Rich Mockingbird ST above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Out for Blood" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Out for Blood" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Out for Blood" 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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