Creator Area
Sign in Creator Area

Praying Mantis - Cheated - Guitar Tab

Practice Studio

Praying Mantis - Cheated - Guitar Tab

Sections · Loop · Speed · Metronome

Not in tune?

Select a Loop

Start of your loop
End of your loop

Speed Control

Speed
100%

Tools

BPM
Praying Mantis - Cheated guitar tab video
Steph Le Gratteux
Steph Le Gratteux Top Contributor
YouTube: 62Ksubs 840views
Creator Page →
·
–50¢ 0 +50¢
· Tap to start

Your browser will ask for microphone permission.

Amp Settings

Classic Rock

Gain6
Bass6
Mid7
Treble6
Presence5
Master7
AI tone preset

AI-selected preset based on genre and era — adjust the knobs to taste.

Roll back the gain slightly and pick near the neck for a warmer, more open crunch.
Time Tells No Lies album cover
Time Tells No Lies
1981 3:53
Listen on Spotify
Praying Mantis Hard Rock 1981

Cheated

"Cheated" is a track by British hard rock band Praying Mantis, featured on their 1981 debut album Time Tells No Lies. The album is considered a classic of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, blending melodic hooks with twin guitar work. For electric guitarists, the song offers a strong example of NWOBHM-era rhythm and lead interplay worth studying.

  • Praying Mantis built their sound around two-guitar harmony lines, making 'Cheated' a solid study in NWOBHM dual guitar technique.
  • Time Tells No Lies, released in 1981, is Praying Mantis's debut album and a recognized entry in the NWOBHM canon.
  • The band formed in London and were active during the same era as Iron Maiden and Def Leppard, influencing the NWOBHM style.
Fender Stratocaster
Guitar

Fender Stratocaster

Praying Mantis uses Stratocasters selectively for cleaner passages, leveraging their bright single-coil clarity to contrast with the Les Paul's warmth. The thinner body and easier access to upper frets support their melodic lead work without the heavy sustain of their primary instruments.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Standard

Tino Troy's signature weapon, the Les Paul Standard delivers the thick mahogany warmth and smooth sustain that defines Praying Mantis's core NWOBHM tone. Its PAF-style humbuckers and set neck create the perfect foundation for both crushing riffs and singing, vocal-like solos.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Custom

The Les Paul Custom offers the same warm midrange and sustain-rich character as the Standard, with slightly enhanced versatility through its additional pickup configuration. This instrument supports Praying Mantis's dynamic playing style, from heavy rhythms to delicate arpeggios.

Marshall JCM800
Amp

Marshall JCM800

The JCM800 is essential to Praying Mantis's signature British tone, providing natural breakup and warm crunch when driven moderately without excessive gain. This amp lets pick dynamics shine through while delivering the crunchy saturation needed for their heavy riffing and melodic lead passages.

MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay
Pedal

MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay

This analog delay adds subtle depth to Praying Mantis's solos without compromising note definition, complementing their minimalist effects philosophy. The warm, tape-like character preserves the vocal quality of their neck pickup tones while enhancing spatial dimension.

Recommended for You