How to Dial In "Wretches and Kings" by Linkin Park - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Wretches and 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 A Thousand Suns (2010). A rap-led A Thousand Suns track mixing electronic textures with heavy guitar riffs. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Set the amp clean with a little edge and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Wretches and Kings" Tone
What guitar did Linkin Park use on "Wretches and Kings"?
The guitar on "Wretches and Kings" (released 2010) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Wretches and Kings" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 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 "Wretches and 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 "Wretches and 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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