How to Dial In "Kill or Be Killed" by The Warning - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kill or Be Killed"
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 Everything's Falling (2026). No source documents the rig used for this track, so a Gibson Les Paul into an Orange Rockerverb stands in for the trio's crunchy, mid-forward hard rock tone. Set the gain high on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Kill or Be Killed" Tone
What guitar did The Warning use on "Kill or Be Killed"?
The guitar on "Kill or Be Killed" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Kill or Be Killed" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Kill or Be Killed" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kill or Be Killed" 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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