How to Dial In "Kingdom of Desire" by Toto - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kingdom of Desire"
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 Kingdom of Desire (1992). Kingdom of Desire is the eighth studio album by Toto, released internationally in September 1992. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Music Man Axis through a Mesa Boogie Mark IIB, the rig we use for Toto's other songs from Kingdom of Desire, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Kingdom of Desire" Tone
What guitar did Toto use on "Kingdom of Desire"?
The guitar on "Kingdom of Desire" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Music Man Axis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Kingdom of Desire" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Kingdom of Desire" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kingdom of Desire" 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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