How to Dial In "Holding on to Smoke" by Motionless in White - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Holding on to Smoke"
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 Disguise (2019). A heavy, moody metalcore song with a tight, high-gain rhythm guitar. Equipboard lists a Peavey 6505+ for tracking guitars on the band's When Love Met Destruction and a Peavey 6534+ head, ESP guitars and a Boss NS-2 for Ryan Sitkowski and Ricky Olson, but the page is community-built and does not date any of it to this record. So an ESP LTD EC-1000 into a Peavey 6505+ stands in. Set the gain high with a tight low end on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Holding on to Smoke" Tone
What guitar did Motionless in White use on "Holding on to Smoke"?
The guitar on "Holding on to Smoke" (released 2019) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Holding on to Smoke" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, 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 "Holding on to Smoke" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Holding on to Smoke" 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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