How to Dial In "Livin' on Borrowed Time" by Puddle of Mudd - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Livin' on Borrowed Time"
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 Famous (2007). Famous is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Puddle of Mudd. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Puddle of Mudd's other songs from Famous, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Livin' on Borrowed Time" Tone
What guitar did Puddle of Mudd use on "Livin' on Borrowed Time"?
The guitar on "Livin' on Borrowed Time" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Livin' on Borrowed Time" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, 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 "Livin' on Borrowed Time" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Livin' on Borrowed Time" 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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