Boss Dual Cube LX settings
don't you ever leave me settings for Boss Dual Cube LX
Hanoi Rocks · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Hanoi Rocks "don't you ever leave me" solo tone on a Boss Dual Cube LX, select the METAL STACK preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 0, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series · updated 2026-10-18
- Preset / mode
- METAL STACK
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Boss Dual Cube LX knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Mic volume
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Reverb type
- 0
- Reverb level
- 0
- Modulation level
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the crunch.
- Incorporate slides and bends for expressive phrasing.
- Focus on palm muting for tighter rhythms.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series · updated 2026-10-15
- Preset / mode
- BRIT COMBO
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Dual Cube LX knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Volume
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Mic volume
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Reverb type
- 0
- Reverb level
- 0
- Modulation level
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a tight picking attack to emphasize the aggressive crunch of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting during the riff for added punch and clarity.
The original rig
What Hanoi Rocks used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Dual Cube LX actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Andy McCoy in this era)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get don't you ever leave me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Hanoi Rocks's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Boss Dual Cube LX for don't you ever leave me?
Start from the METAL STACK preset, then set Gain 7.5, Volume 0, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for don't you ever leave me?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Hanoi Rocks use on don't you ever leave me?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Andy McCoy in this era). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series. 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.