How to Dial In "In Cold Blood" by Three Days Grace - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "In Cold Blood"
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 Alienation (2025). Alienation is the eighth studio album by the Canadian rock band Three Days Grace. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Studio through a Diezel VH4, the rig we use for Three Days Grace's other songs from Alienation, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "In Cold Blood" Tone
What guitar did Three Days Grace use on "In Cold Blood"?
The guitar on "In Cold Blood" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Studio above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "In Cold Blood" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "In Cold Blood" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "In Cold Blood" 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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