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Zoom G3Xn settings

Creep settings for Zoom G3Xn

Radiohead · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Zoom G3Xn, use the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel (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 HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-20

Amp model
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel)
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 closed-back cabinet
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

  1. 1overdriveTS Drive (Ibanez TS808)Gain 7 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbFD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 3 · Decay 2
  3. 3noise gateZNR (ZOOM's unique noise reduction)Release 5 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

  • Focus on a tight, percussive attack to capture the aggressive nature of the riff.
  • Use palm muting on the lower strings for a chugging effect before the chorus.
  • Experiment with picking dynamics to emphasize the punchy, mid-forward tone.

The original rig

What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G3Xn 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
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Zoom G3Xn for Creep?

Use the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by TS Drive (Ibanez TS808), FD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb), ZNR (ZOOM's unique noise reduction).

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 HSS Stratocaster. 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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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.