How to Dial In "King of Magazines" by Danko Jones - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "King of Magazines"
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 Never Too Loud (2008). Never Too Loud is the fourth studio album by Canadian hard rock band Danko Jones, released on February 27, 2008. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100, the rig we use for Danko Jones' other songs from Never Too Loud, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "King of Magazines" Tone
What guitar did Danko Jones use on "King of Magazines"?
The guitar on "King of Magazines" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "King of Magazines" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "King of Magazines" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "King of Magazines" 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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