How to Dial In "The Final Word" by Metal Church - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Final Word"
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 Human Factor (1991). The Human Factor is the fourth album by American heavy metal band Metal Church, released on 26 March 1991 by Epic Records. The album's personnel list credits Craig Wells on lead guitar and John Marshall on rhythm guitar, with Kurdt Vanderhoof adding guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Metal Church's other songs from The Human Factor, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Final Word" Tone
What guitar did Metal Church use on "The Final Word"?
The guitar on "The Final Word" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Final Word" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, 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 "The Final Word" 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 Final Word" 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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