How to Dial In "Time to Burn" by The Rasmus - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Time to Burn"
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 Dead Letters (2003). Dead Letters is the fifth album by Finnish band the Rasmus, released on 21 March 2003 by Playground Music. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for The Rasmus' other songs from Dead Letters, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Time to Burn" Tone
What guitar did The Rasmus use on "Time to Burn"?
The guitar on "Time to Burn" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Time to Burn" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Time to Burn" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Time to Burn" 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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