How to Dial In "I Cannot Tell a Lie" by Paul Gilbert - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I Cannot Tell a Lie"
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 Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar (2008). Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar is the second full length instrumental album and 8th overall by hard rock guitarist Paul Gilbert. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez PGM50 Premium Paul Gilbert through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Paul Gilbert's other songs from Silence Followed by a Deafening Roar, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "I Cannot Tell a Lie" Tone
What guitar did Paul Gilbert use on "I Cannot Tell a Lie"?
The guitar on "I Cannot Tell a Lie" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Ibanez PGM50 Premium Paul Gilbert above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "I Cannot Tell a Lie" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "I Cannot Tell a Lie" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I Cannot Tell a Lie" 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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