Zoom G1X Four settings
Creep settings for Zoom G1X Four
Radiohead · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Zoom G1X Four, use the Recti ORG (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange channel) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Max GigKit Electric Guitar Pack (S-Style) · updated 2026-11-06
- Amp model
- Recti ORG (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange channel)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionSqueak (ProCo RAT)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateZNRRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to replicate the chugging sound.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a punchy, aggressive tone.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a raw, saturated sound.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1X Four actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creep 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 amp model should I use on the Zoom G1X Four for Creep?
Use the Recti ORG (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange channel) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Squeak (ProCo RAT), Spring, ZNR.
Which pickup should I use for Creep?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Creep?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Max GigKit Electric Guitar Pack (S-Style). Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creep on other amps
Popular songs on the Zoom G1X Four
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.