How to Dial In "Live Till I Die" by The Black Keys - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Live Till I Die"
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 Ohio Players (2024). Ohio Players is the twelfth studio album by the American rock duo the Black Keys, released on 5 April 2024 by Easy Eye Sound and Nonesuch. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Danelectro '59M NOS+ through a Fender '57 Custom Deluxe (Tweed Deluxe), the rig we use for The Black Keys' other songs from Ohio Players, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Live Till I Die" Tone
What guitar did The Black Keys use on "Live Till I Die"?
The guitar on "Live Till I Die" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Danelectro '59M NOS+ above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Live Till I Die" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "Live Till I Die" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Live Till I Die" 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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