How to Dial In "The Fairy and the Devil" by Buckethead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Fairy and the Devil"
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 Crime Slunk Scene (2006). Crime Slunk Scene is the eighteenth studio album by Buckethead and his fourth tour-only album. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Buckethead's other songs from Crime Slunk Scene, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "The Fairy and the Devil" Tone
What guitar did Buckethead use on "The Fairy and the Devil"?
The guitar on "The Fairy and the Devil" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "The Fairy and the Devil" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "The Fairy and the Devil" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Fairy and the Devil" 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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