How to Dial In "Little Bastards" by Palaye Royale - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Little Bastards"
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 The Bastards (2020). The Bastards is the third studio album by Canadian-American rock band Palaye Royale, released May 29, 2020 by Sumerian Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G6122T Country Gentleman through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Palaye Royale's other songs from The Bastards, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Little Bastards" Tone
What guitar did Palaye Royale use on "Little Bastards"?
The guitar on "Little Bastards" (released 2020) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6122T Country Gentleman above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Little Bastards" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Little Bastards" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Little Bastards" 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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