How to Dial In "King of Kings" by Hillsong Worship - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "King of Kings"
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 Awake (2019). A cinematic, driving worship anthem with big, ringing chorus guitars. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Player Stratocaster through a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Use the neck pickup and set the amp to a medium-gain crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "King of Kings" Tone
What guitar did Hillsong Worship use on "King of Kings"?
The guitar on "King of Kings" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "King of Kings" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 4.5. 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 Kings" 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 Kings" 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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