How to Dial In "The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition)" by Rob Zombie - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition)"
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 Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy (2021). A heavy, groove-based track from The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy with thick, tightly gated rhythm guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier stands in. Set the amp at a high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition)" Tone
What guitar did Rob Zombie use on "The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition)"?
The guitar on "The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition)" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition)" 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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