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The Flaming Lips Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song

Browse every The Flaming Lips song we've broken down into amp settings, pickup choice, and pedal chain - then adapt the recipe to whatever rig you actually own.

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Record by record

The Flaming Lips Albums We've Broken Down

Every tone

All 4 The Flaming Lips Tones

Across the years

The Flaming Lips Tone Evolution

  1. 1993
    She Don't Use Jelly
    Transmissions from the Satellite Heart
  2. 1999
    Race for the Prize
    The Soft Bulletin
  3. 1999
    The Spark That Bled
    The Soft Bulletin
  4. 2002
    Fight Test
    Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots
FAQ

Common Questions About The Flaming Lips's Tone

  1. What guitar does The Flaming Lips play?

    The specific guitar The Flaming Lips used on these recordings varies song to song - the settings we list are tuned to the tracked tone, not a single instrument.

  2. What amp does The Flaming Lips use?

    The Flaming Lips's amp rig varies across their catalog. Each tone breakdown lists the specific amp used for that song.

  3. How many The Flaming Lips songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 4 The Flaming Lips songs, including "Fight Test", "Race for the Prize", "She Don't Use Jelly". Each one comes with the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain - plus a per-rig adaptation so you can play it on your own gear.

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