Boss GX-10 settings
Bin ich nur glücklich, wenn es schmerzt settings for Boss GX-10
Böhse Onkelz · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Böhse Onkelz "Bin ich nur glücklich, wenn es schmerzt" riff tone on a Boss GX-10, use the X-Ultra amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut with V-Stoptail · updated 2026-11-05
- Amp model
- X-Ultra
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1overdriveOverdriveGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 2
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for a clear, articulate attack.
- Focus on finger placement to enhance percussive elements.
- Experiment with slight palm muting to control resonance.
The original rig
What Böhse Onkelz used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, typical for Böhse Onkelz in the 1990s)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Bin ich nur glücklich, wenn es schmerzt adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Böhse Onkelz's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss GX-10 for Bin ich nur glücklich, wenn es schmerzt?
Use the X-Ultra (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Overdrive, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Bin ich nur glücklich, wenn es schmerzt?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Böhse Onkelz use on Bin ich nur glücklich, wenn es schmerzt?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, typical for Böhse Onkelz in the 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut with V-Stoptail. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Boss GX-10
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Sad But True · Metallica
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.