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King's X guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 King's X songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Elite Stratocaster (early 1980s, CBS era) into Gibson Lab Series L5 (solid-state) into MESA/Boogie power amp.
Guitars King's X used
- Fender Elite Stratocaster (early 1980s, CBS era)2 songs
- Fender Stratocaster Elite (mid-80s, with active circuitry)1 song
- 1983-84 Fender Elite Stratocaster1 song
- Fender Stratocaster Elite (mid-80s, with active mid-boost circuit)1 song
Amps King's X used
- Gibson Lab Series L5 (solid-state) into MESA/Boogie power amp2 songs
- Lab Series L5 solid-state combo amp2 songs
- Late-Seventies Lab Series L5 head (channel 2, Lo input, Bright: off) into Crown MT600 power amp, Peavey 4x12 cabinets with Celestion G12K-85 speakers1 song
5 King's X tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Black Flag · riff | 7.5 |
| Black Flag · riff | 0 |
| Dogman · riff | 6.5 |
| It's Love · riff | 6 |
| Summerland · riff | 8 |
Get King's X's tone on your gear
Pick any King's X song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did King's X use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Gibson Lab Series L5 (solid-state) into MESA/Boogie power amp (2 songs), Lab Series L5 solid-state combo amp (2 songs), Late-Seventies Lab Series L5 head (channel 2, Lo input, Bright: off) into Crown MT600 power amp, Peavey 4x12 cabinets with Celestion G12K-85 speakers (1 song).
What guitar did King's X use?
Most often: Fender Elite Stratocaster (early 1980s, CBS era) (2 songs), Fender Stratocaster Elite (mid-80s, with active circuitry) (1 song), 1983-84 Fender Elite Stratocaster (1 song), Fender Stratocaster Elite (mid-80s, with active mid-boost circuit) (1 song).
How do I get King's X's tone on my amp?
Open any King's X song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.