How to Dial In "Vampire Diaries" by Machine Gun Kelly - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Vampire Diaries"
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 Lost Americana (2025). Lost Americana is the seventh studio album by American musician, singer, and songwriter MGK. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Telecaster through a Marshall DSL40CR, the nearest rig we use for Machine Gun Kelly's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Vampire Diaries" Tone
What guitar did Machine Gun Kelly use on "Vampire Diaries"?
The guitar on "Vampire Diaries" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Fender Player 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 "Vampire Diaries" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, 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 "Vampire Diaries" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Vampire Diaries" 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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