How to Dial In "Genocide (The Killing of the Buffalo)" by Thin Lizzy - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Genocide (The Killing of the Buffalo)"
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 Chinatown (1980). A heavy, stately mid-tempo hard-rock track with a weighty riff and melodic lead guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a classic hard-rock crunch. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Genocide (The Killing of the Buffalo)" Tone
What guitar did Thin Lizzy use on "Genocide (The Killing of the Buffalo)"?
The guitar on "Genocide (The Killing of the Buffalo)" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Deluxe above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Genocide (The Killing of the Buffalo)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Genocide (The Killing of the Buffalo)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Genocide (The Killing of the Buffalo)" 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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