How to Dial In "This Thing" by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "This Thing"
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 Fishing for Fishies (2019). Fishing for Fishies is the fourteenth studio album by Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, released on 26 April 2019 by Flightless. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through an Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII, the rig we use for King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard's other songs from Fishing for Fishies, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "This Thing" Tone
What guitar did King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard use on "This Thing"?
The guitar on "This Thing" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "This Thing" 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 "This Thing" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "This Thing" 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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