How to Dial In "Light Up the Sky" by Thousand Foot Krutch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Light Up the Sky"
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 The End Is Where We Begin (2012). The End Is Where We Begin is the sixth studio album by Canadian Christian rock band Thousand Foot Krutch, released on April 17, 2012. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP E-II Eclipse through a Peavey 6505+, the rig we use for Thousand Foot Krutch's other songs from The End Is Where We Begin, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Light Up the Sky" Tone
What guitar did Thousand Foot Krutch use on "Light Up the Sky"?
The guitar on "Light Up the Sky" (released 2012) isn't documented; the ESP E-II Eclipse above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Light Up the Sky" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, 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 "Light Up the Sky" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Light Up the Sky" 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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