Boss Dual Cube LX settings
Sex On Fire settings for Boss Dual Cube LX
Kings of Leon · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Kings of Leon "Sex On Fire" riff tone on a Boss Dual Cube LX, set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1, Effects 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gretsch Streamliner G2420TG · updated 2026-05-16
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Dual Cube LX knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
- Effects
- 0
- Mic vol
- 5
- Delay reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
- Delay off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a dynamic picking attack to achieve the gritty and responsive character of the riff.
- Experiment with your volume knob to clean up the tone when playing gently.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gretsch Streamliner G2420TG · updated 2026-05-16
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Dual Cube LX knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Effects
- 0
- Mic vol
- 5
- Delay reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage reverb to add depth and sustain to your solo lines.
- Maintain a steady picking hand to achieve the gritty yet melodic quality of the original solo.
The original rig
What Kings of Leon used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Dual Cube LX actually has.
- Guitar
- Epiphone Sheraton II
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (studio emulation via Line 6 POD for lesson, but original likely a real AC30 or similar British combo per era and band history)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sex On Fire adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Kings of Leon's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Dual Cube LX settings for Sex On Fire?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1, Effects 0.
Which pickup should I use for Sex On Fire?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Kings of Leon use on Sex On Fire?
Guitar: Epiphone Sheraton II. Amp: Vox AC30 (studio emulation via Line 6 POD for lesson, but original likely a real AC30 or similar British combo per era and band history).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gretsch Streamliner G2420TG. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Sex On Fire on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.