Riff Tone

Predator X

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Flying V

AmpHiwatt Custom 50 (for clean tones) and Hiwatt T20/10 MkIII (for gained-up tones)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock or classic style)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Flat Iron Fuzz

overdriveStrymon Strymon Sunset

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

compressionWampler Wampler Ego Compressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2022 (album: Omnium Gatherum). Joey Walker is the primary guitarist for heavy riff sections. Amp setup is confirmed for studio and live, but settings are estimated for the studio heavy riff. Mesa Boogie PowerHouse Attenuator may be used to control volume. No evidence of additional studio-only gear.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy-yet-cleartight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gainarticulate despite fuzzpunchy low endslightly scooped midsminimal ambiencemodern metal-inspired fuzzcrisp attack

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and palm muting at high gain, with tight timing and complex patterns typical of modern metal, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

King Gizzard Guitar Gear Tour: Unpredictable & Unique - Premier Guitar A Metal Guide For Gizzard Fans : r/KGATLW - Reddit

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