How to Dial In "Sleeping Dogs" by Zakk Wylde - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sleeping Dogs"
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 Book of Shadows II (2016). Book of Shadows II is the second solo album by American musician Zakk Wylde. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Zakk Wylde's other songs from Book of Shadows II, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Sleeping Dogs" Tone
What guitar did Zakk Wylde use on "Sleeping Dogs"?
The guitar on "Sleeping Dogs" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Sleeping Dogs" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Sleeping Dogs" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sleeping Dogs" 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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