Boss GT-1000 settings
Creep settings for Boss GT-1000
Radiohead · adapted 31 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Boss GT-1000, use the RECTI STACK (MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Channel 2 Modern) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-27
- Amp model
- RECTI STACK (MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Channel 2 Modern)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionRAT (Pro Co RAT)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2reverbSPRINGMix 2 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNOISE SUPPRESSORRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 4compressionBOSS COMP (BOSS CS-3)Level 7 · Ratio 4 · Attack 4 · Release 5 · Threshold 5
- 5eqPARAMETRIC (4-band EQ)Bass 5 · Mid 7 · Treble 6 · Level 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to replicate the aggressive power chords.
- Use palm muting for chugging sections to enhance clarity and punch.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a raw, saturated sound.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GT-1000 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creep adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss GT-1000 for Creep?
Use the RECTI STACK (MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Channel 2 Modern) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by RAT (Pro Co RAT), SPRING, NOISE SUPPRESSOR, BOSS COMP (BOSS CS-3), PARAMETRIC (4-band EQ).
Which pickup should I use for Creep?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Creep?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creep on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss GT-1000
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
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.