AmpliTube 5 MAX settings
For What It's Worth settings for AmpliTube 5 MAX
Amber Pacific · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Amber Pacific "For What It's Worth" riff tone on a AmpliTube 5 MAX, select the British Tube Lead 2 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 1.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-04-02
- Preset / mode
- British Tube Lead 2
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a tight, aggressive sound.
- Focus on picking dynamics to emphasize the crunchy tone.
- Try to accentuate the mid-range frequencies while playing the riff.
Solo settings
updated 2026-04-02
- Preset / mode
- British Lead 2000
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack to emphasize the aggressive tone.
- Incorporate slides and bends for expressive phrasing in the solo.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the tightness of the crunch tone.
The original rig
What Amber Pacific used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your AmpliTube 5 MAX actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (mid-2000s, likely 2005-2007)
- Amp
- Unknown high-gain tube amp (model not confirmed, likely Marshall or Mesa/Boogie based on genre/era, but no direct evidence)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get For What It's Worth adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Amber Pacific's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the AmpliTube 5 MAX for For What It's Worth?
Start from the British Tube Lead 2 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for For What It's Worth?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Amber Pacific use on For What It's Worth?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (mid-2000s, likely 2005-2007). Amp: Unknown high-gain tube amp (model not confirmed, likely Marshall or Mesa/Boogie based on genre/era, but no direct evidence).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.