How to Dial In "Wah Wah" by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Wah Wah"
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 Nonagon Infinity (2016). Nonagon Infinity is the eighth studio album by Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. 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 Nonagon Infinity, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Wah Wah" Tone
What guitar did King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard use on "Wah Wah"?
The guitar on "Wah Wah" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Wah Wah" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Wah Wah" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Wah Wah" 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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