How to Dial In "Someone's in the Wolf" by Queens of the Stone Age - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Someone's in the Wolf"
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 Lullabies to Paralyze (2005). A long, eerie Lullabies to Paralyze track that crawls on a menacing guitar figure before building. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through an Ampeg VT-40 stands in. Set the amp at a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Someone's in the Wolf" Tone
What guitar did Queens of the Stone Age use on "Someone's in the Wolf"?
The guitar on "Someone's in the Wolf" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Someone's in the Wolf" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Someone's in the Wolf" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Someone's in the Wolf" 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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