Comfortably Numb amp settings — Zoom G1X Four
The Pink Floyd guitar tone for “Comfortably Numb”, dialed in for a Zoom G1X Four with a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. Studio version outro solo, The Wall (1979)
Fender Stratocaster ('Black Strat' with DiMarzio FS-1 bridge pickup) -> MXR Dyna Comp -> EHX 'Ram's Head' Big Muff Pi -> Hiwatt DR103 100W Head & Yamaha RA-200 rotary cabinet
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Presence | 4 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 7 |
01Comp (Dyna Comp model)
Evens out pick dynamics and increases initial sustain before the fuzz
02NYC Muff (EHX Big Muff model)
Primary gain source; keep tone balanced to prevent harsh high-end sizzle
03Chorus (Rotary/Chorus simulation)
Emulates the subtle Yamaha RA-200 rotary cabinet modulation
04Delay (Digital Delay)
Set delay time to approximately 370ms to match the studio quarter-note echo
05HD Hall (Studio Reverb)
Adds spacious studio ambience
The Zoom G1X Four provides the entire signal path via its onboard blocks, using the Hiwatt model as a pristine clean platform while the NYC Muff block generates the signature fuzz saturation. On the Pacifica 112V bridge humbucker, roll the guitar tone knob back slightly to 9 to shave the modern bite and simulate the fat, overwound single-coil response of Gilmour's DiMarzio FS-1. The subtle chorus and 370ms delay recreate the expansive studio blend of the Hiwatt and Yamaha rotary speaker.
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