Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings
Paranoid Android settings for Fender '65 Twin Reverb
Radiohead · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Paranoid Android" riff tone on a Fender '65 Twin Reverb, set Gain 0, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5, Bright switch 1. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender '65 Twin Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Bright switch
- 1
- Vibrato speed
- 3
- Vibrato intensity
- 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add a subtle room ambience.
- Engage the bright switch for a crisper, more glassy tone.
- Set the vibrato speed and intensity to create a gentle modulation effect that complements the clean riff.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Twin Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster Plus
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (studio, likely with Marshall Shredmaster pedal for distortion)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Paranoid Android adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings for Paranoid Android?
Set Gain 0, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5, Bright switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Paranoid Android?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Paranoid Android?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster Plus. Amp: Vox AC30 (studio, likely with Marshall Shredmaster pedal for distortion).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Popular songs on the Fender '65 Twin Reverb
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- Hotel California · Eagles
- 午夜猶明 · Who Cares Band & Üne SONG
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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.