How to Dial In "Time Is a Bomb" by Metric - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Time Is a Bomb"
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 Romanticize the Dive (2026). Romanticize the Dive is the tenth studio album by Canadian rock band Metric. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Marshall 1987X 50W Plexi Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Metric's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Time Is a Bomb" Tone
What guitar did Metric use on "Time Is a Bomb"?
The guitar on "Time Is a Bomb" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II 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 "Time Is a Bomb" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Time Is a Bomb" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Time Is a Bomb" 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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