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King Krule guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 6 King Krule songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Jaguar into Unknown (likely solid-state or clean tube amp, model not confirmed for studio recording).
Guitars King Krule used
- Fender Jaguar2 songs
- Fender Stratocaster (custom painted, likely 1990s/2000s Mexican or American Standard)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely MIJ or MIM, as used by King Krule in studio recordings)1 song
- Fender Jaguar (Japanese, Candy Apple Red likely, as seen in era photos)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely Mexican or Japanese Standard based on era and artist's known gear)1 song
- Fender Mustang 901 song
- Fender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, likely vintage or reissue)1 song
- Fender Jaguar (Japanese, candy apple red)1 song
Amps King Krule used
- Unknown (likely solid-state or clean tube amp, model not confirmed for studio recording)2 songs
- Fender or Vox combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender Twin Reverb or Vox AC30 based on era and sources)1 song
- Unknown (no explicit source for amp model used on studio recording of 'Baby Blue')1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface or reissue, as referenced in multiple King Krule discussions for studio work)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (model not confirmed, but highly likely based on artist's era, genre, and tone; no evidence for Marshall/Vox/other)1 song
- Fender '65 Twin Reverb1 song
- Fender amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar, exact model not confirmed)1 song
9 King Krule tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Out Getting Ribs · riff | 3.5 |
| Out Getting Ribs · riff | 2 |
| Out Getting Ribs · solo | 3.5 |
| Out Getting Ribs · solo | 0 |
| Baby Blue · riff | 3 |
| Flimsier · riff | 3 |
| Ocean Bed · riff | 3 |
| Rock Bottom · riff | 3.5 |
| Seaforth · riff | 4 |
King Krule songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get King Krule's tone on your gear
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did King Krule use?
Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (likely solid-state or clean tube amp, model not confirmed for studio recording) (2 songs), Fender or Vox combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender Twin Reverb or Vox AC30 based on era and sources) (1 song), Unknown (no explicit source for amp model used on studio recording of 'Baby Blue') (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface or reissue, as referenced in multiple King Krule discussions for studio work) (1 song).
What guitar did King Krule use?
Most often: Fender Jaguar (2 songs), Fender Stratocaster (custom painted, likely 1990s/2000s Mexican or American Standard) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely MIJ or MIM, as used by King Krule in studio recordings) (1 song), Fender Jaguar (Japanese, Candy Apple Red likely, as seen in era photos) (1 song).
How do I get King Krule's tone on my amp?
Open any King Krule song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.