How to Dial In "After the Storm" by Skillet - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "After the Storm"
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 After the Storm (2026). A heavy, driving title track with tight, high-gain rhythm guitar. Equipboard's page for Skillet pairs a PRS guitar with a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for Seth Morrison, and a review of the band's Lift Me Up says he uses a signature Westminster Effects distortion pedal built to match his live tone, but nothing ties a rig to this recording. So an ESP LTD EC-1000 into a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "After the Storm" Tone
What guitar did Skillet use on "After the Storm"?
The guitar on "After the Storm" (released 2026) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "After the Storm" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, 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 "After the Storm" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "After the Storm" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "After the Storm" by Skillet are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.