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Riff Tone

Crumbling Castle

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarYamaha SG-3
AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe
PickupsSingle coil (Yamaha SG-3 stock pickups)

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostJam Pedals Jam Pedals Boomster
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Flat Iron Fuzz
overdriveStrymon Strymon Sunset
compressionWampler Wampler Mini Ego Compressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2017. Joey Walker is the primary guitarist for the riff section. The amp is run fairly clean but pushed with pedals for breakup. The signal chain is simple, with most effects coming from pedals rather than amp. Gear confirmed for studio era by Premier Guitar and Equipboard; pedal specifics inferred from era and interviews.

Tone Character(10)
boxy and midrangeyslightly fuzzy breakuptight and percussive attackarticulate note separationraw, garage rock edgecompressed dynamicsnot overly saturatedlo-fi amp charactercrunchy rhythm textureclear, biting highs

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated picking, precise muting, and fast alternate picking, with complex rhythmic patterns and some awkward chord shapes, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

King Gizzard Guitar Gear Tour: Unpredictable & Unique - Premier GuitarJoey Walker - King Gizzard and The Lizard WizardJam Pedals and Stu Mackenzie unveil the Tiny Amp Destroyer | MusicRadarKing Gizzard’s Tiny Amp Destroyer: $29 practice amp tones | Guitar World

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