How to Dial In "King of All Excuses" by Staind - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "King of All Excuses"
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 Chapter V (2005). Chapter V is the fifth studio album by American rock band Staind, released on August 9, 2005 by Flip Records and Atlantic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez Mike Mushok MMM1 Baritone through a Diezel VH4, the rig we use for Staind's other songs from Chapter V, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "King of All Excuses" Tone
What guitar did Staind use on "King of All Excuses"?
The guitar on "King of All Excuses" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Ibanez Mike Mushok MMM1 Baritone above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "King of All Excuses" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 5. 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 "King of All Excuses" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "King of All Excuses" 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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