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Riff Tone

Gila Monster

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Flying V
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzZVEX ZVEX Fuzz Factory
wahDunlop Jim Dunlop Jimi Hendrix Signature Wah
delayWampler Wampler Faux Analog Delay
overdriveJHS JHS SuperBolt

Notes

Studio recording, 2023. Joey Walker and Stu Mackenzie both used Fender Hot Rod DeVille amps for heavy riff sections on 'Gila Monster'. Guitar choice confirmed by Premier Guitar rig rundown and live footage from the album era. No evidence of alternate guitars for riff section. Pedalboard and amp settings inferred from era and genre; no direct studio knob settings found.

Tone Character(10)
fuzz-laden and saturatedtight and percussiveaggressive attackoscillating wah textureschunky palm-muted chugsmid-scooped but presentmodern heavy rock clarityarticulate note separationcompressed sustainslightly raw, garage-metal edge

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, with syncopated rhythms and precise timing. While not extremely technical, the speed and tightness demand intermediate to advanced control.

Sources

King Gizzard's Stu & Joey: Masters of Microtonal Music - Premier GuitarKing Gizzard Guitar Gear Tour: Unpredictable & Unique - Premier GuitarKing Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard Members, Gear & SoundKing Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard - Gila Monster : r/Metal

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