How to Dial In "Easy Street" by Queens of the Stone Age - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Easy Street"
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.
A 2026 single. No source documents the rig, so a Telecaster Deluxe into an Orange Rockerverb stands in. A dry, mid-gain tone on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Easy Street" Tone
What guitar did Queens of the Stone Age use on "Easy Street"?
The guitar on "Easy Street" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster Deluxe above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Easy Street" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Easy Street" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Easy Street" 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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