Boss GT-1000 settings
Iris settings for Boss GT-1000
Goo Goo Dolls · adapted 14 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Goo Goo Dolls "Iris" riff tone on a Boss GT-1000, use the MATCH COMBO (Matchless D/C-30, left input) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 9-10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-24
- Amp model
- MATCH COMBO (Matchless D/C-30, left input)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 9-10
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1reverbPLATEMix 5 · Decay 6
- 2modulationCHORUSMix 5 · Rate 3 · Depth 4
- 3compressionBOSS COMP (BOSS CS-3)Level 7 · Sustain 5
- 4noise gateNOISE SUPPRESSORThreshold 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use airy strumming to capture the spaciousness of the original tone.
- Incorporate subtle fingerstyle techniques for added texture.
- Experiment with the kill switch for rhythmic stutters during the riff.
The original rig
What Goo Goo Dolls used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GT-1000 actually has.
- Guitar
- Electric tuned to B-D-D-D-D (Rzeznik routinely uses semi-hollow electrics; Taylor T5-class instruments live). Tim Pierce overdubbed mandolin and electric slide on the studio cut.
- Amp
- Matchless HC-30 set clean (Rzeznik's main studio amp at the time)
- Gain
- 2
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Iris adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Goo Goo Dolls'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 Iris?
Use the MATCH COMBO (Matchless D/C-30, left input) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by PLATE, CHORUS, BOSS COMP (BOSS CS-3), NOISE SUPPRESSOR.
Which pickup should I use for Iris?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 9-10.
What gear did Goo Goo Dolls use on Iris?
Guitar: Electric tuned to B-D-D-D-D (Rzeznik routinely uses semi-hollow electrics; Taylor T5-class instruments live). Tim Pierce overdubbed mandolin and electric slide on the studio cut.. Amp: Matchless HC-30 set clean (Rzeznik's main studio amp at the time).
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.
Iris 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.