Sex On Fire amp settings — Zoom G5n
The Kings of Leon guitar tone for “Sex On Fire”, dialed in for a Zoom G5n with a Epiphone ES-335. Studio version, Only by the Night (2008)
Selmer TruVoice Treble-N-Bass Fifty amp, Epiphone Sheraton II with mini-humbuckers (bridge pickup), Eventide DSP4000 reverb, EchoBoy delay, Cooper Time Cube short delay
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Presence | 5 |
| Reverb | 4 |
| Master | 7 |
01Zoom G5n — OverDrive block (TS808 model)
Provides the warm mid-forward breakup of the Selmer — keep gain moderate for touch-sensitivity
02Zoom G5n — Delay block (Tape Echo or Analog Delay model)
Set time around 300-400ms for rhythmic slap on choruses; keep mix subtle
03Zoom G5n — Reverb block (Hall or Room)
Emulates the Eventide DSP4000 studio wash — use Hall for atmosphere or Room for tighter space
The original Selmer TruVoice is a rare vintage British amp with warm, compressed mids and controlled top end. Your Zoom G5n's Fender Twin model provides a clean platform; the TS808 overdrive block adds the mid-forward bark and touch-sensitive breakup. Your ES-335's humbuckers are close to the original Sheraton's mini-humbuckers but slightly warmer, so tone knob at 7 keeps clarity. Mid pushed to 7 captures the defining riff character.
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