How to Dial In "Evilest Man" by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Evilest Man"
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 Omnium Gatherum (2022). A track from the band's sprawling, genre-hopping double album. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through an Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII stands in. Set the amp high-gain and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Evilest Man" Tone
What guitar did King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard use on "Evilest Man"?
The guitar on "Evilest Man" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Evilest Man" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Evilest Man" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Evilest Man" 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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