How to Dial In "How to Disappear Completely" by Radiohead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "How to Disappear Completely"
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 Kid A (2000). Kid A is the fourth studio album by the English rock band Radiohead, released on 2 October 2000 by Parlophone. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Telecaster Plus through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the rig we use for Radiohead's other songs from Kid A, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "How to Disappear Completely" Tone
What guitar did Radiohead use on "How to Disappear Completely"?
The guitar on "How to Disappear Completely" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Fender Telecaster Plus above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "How to Disappear Completely" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "How to Disappear Completely" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "How to Disappear Completely" 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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