The Thrill is Gone settings for Boss GT-1000

Amp block

Drive

2

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6.5

Treble

5

Presence

5

Effects chain

1. 1compressionBOSS COMP (BOSS CS-3)Level 7 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
2. 2reverbSPRINGMix 2 · Decay 4
3. 3overdriveT-SCREAM (Ibanez TS-808)Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 6

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Use a heavy pick for a quick, percussive attack.
• Focus on phrasing and dynamics to achieve singing sustain.
• Experiment with finger placement to enhance the warmth of the tone.

What amp model should I use on the Boss GT-1000 for The Thrill is Gone?

Use the NATURAL (unembellished clean) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 5, Presence 5, followed by BOSS COMP (BOSS CS-3), SPRING, T-SCREAM (Ibanez TS-808).

Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did B.B. King use on The Thrill is Gone?

Guitar: mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV. Amp: Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez AZES40. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.