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Boss GX-1 settings

The Thrill is Gone settings for Boss GX-1

B.B. King · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Boss GX-1, use the TRNSPRNT amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-11-09

Amp model
TRNSPRNT
Channel
Clean
Cab
Open back cabinet
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
2
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
6
Treble
6
Presence
5

Effects chain

  1. 1compressionCompressorLevel 7 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
  2. 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 5
  3. 3overdriveBlues DriveGain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 6

Playing tips

  • Use a heavy pick for a quick, percussive attack.
  • Focus on finger placement for smooth transitions between notes.
  • Emphasize dynamics in your playing to achieve a singing quality.

The original rig

What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-1 actually has.

Guitar
mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV
Amp
Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo
Gain
0
Bass
6.5
Mid
6.5
Treble
6
Presence
5
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Boss GX-1 for The Thrill is Gone?

Use the TRNSPRNT (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Compressor, Spring, Blues Drive.

Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?

Neck pickup, 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 Epiphone SG Standard. 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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