How to Dial In "Sign of the Times" by Three Days Grace - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sign of the Times"
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 Transit of Venus (2012). Transit of Venus is a studio album by the Canadian rock band Three Days Grace, released on 2 October 2012 by RCA Records. The album's personnel list credits Barry Stock on lead guitar and Adam Gontier on rhythm guitar. 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 Transit of Venus, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sign of the Times" Tone
What guitar did Three Days Grace use on "Sign of the Times"?
The guitar on "Sign of the Times" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Studio above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sign of the Times" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 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 "Sign of the Times" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sign of the Times" 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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