Zoom G5n settings
Creep settings for Zoom G5n
Radiohead · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Zoom G5n, use the BG MK3 (Mesa Mark III) 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 Ibanez Gio GRX70QAL · updated 2026-11-06
- Amp model
- BG MK3 (Mesa Mark III)
- 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
- 1distortionRat-DistVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack for the chugging riffs.
- Use palm muting to emphasize the punchy nature of the power chords.
- Ensure your picking hand is consistent to maintain clarity in the distortion.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G5n 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 G5n for Creep?
Use the BG MK3 (Mesa Mark III) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Rat-Dist, Spring, Noise Gate.
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 Ibanez Gio GRX70QAL. 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 G5n
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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.