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The Killers Amp Settings & Guitar Tone
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cleanbrightcrisppunchytight
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Mr. Brightside (2004)
Ibanez Destroyer (Dave Keuning’s stated main guitar for Hot Fuss-era tracking) → Fender Hot Rod DeVille (Dave Keuning statement for Hot Fuss-era recording)
A bright, punchy, slightly gritty clean tone that stays jangly without collapsing into mush. The guitar sits forward with crisp transients and a controlled low end, leaving room for vocals and synths. The defining character is the tight arpeggio attack paired with a clean-ish amp pushed just enough for attitude.
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Typical Gear & Settings
Average Amp Settings
Gain
4.0
Bass
4.0
Mid
5.0
Treble
6.0
Presence
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Amplifiers
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille (Dave Keuning statement for Hot Fuss-era recording)
Guitars
- Ibanez Destroyer (Dave Keuning’s stated main guitar for Hot Fuss-era tracking)
Pickups
- humbucker
Effects & Pedals
reverb
Amp reverb / studio ambience (inferred)
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