Killer cars amp settings — Aroma Ag-10
The Radiohead guitar tone for “Killer cars”, dialed in for a Aroma Ag-10 with a Donner Standard series. Studio B-side version from High & Dry/Planet Telex single (1995), recorded at RAK Studios
Fender amp (clean channel), Fender Telecaster Plus, minimal pedals - straightforward indie rock tone with slight edge
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 5 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 5 |
01Boss SD-1 or Tube Screamer clone
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned. A basic overdrive set as a clean boost will add the edge and compression this track needs. Without it, push amp gain to 4-5 but expect less definition.
The Aroma AG-10 is a small solid-state practice amp with limited headroom and a slightly boxy midrange. The original Fender had more clean headroom and sparkle, so I pushed mids to 6 and kept treble moderate to avoid the harsh high-end typical of budget solid-state amps. Rolling tone knob to 7 tames the ice-pick frequencies your Donner's bridge pickup will produce.
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