How to Dial In "Hero of War" by Rise Against - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hero of War"
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 Appeal to Reason (2008). A melodic punk track with crunchy, driving power chords. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a Gibson Les Paul Classic into a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. The rest of the album is in E♭ Standard, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Hero of War" Tone
What guitar did Rise Against use on "Hero of War"?
The guitar on "Hero of War" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Classic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Hero of War" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Hero of War" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hero of War" 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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