Boss GX-10 settings
My Sacrifice settings for Boss GX-10
Creed · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Creed "My Sacrifice" riff tone on a Boss GX-10, use the JC Clean 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 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- JC Clean
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1reverbSpringMix 5 · Decay 4.5
- 2compressionCompLevel 5 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle for a more dynamic and touch-sensitive response.
- Focus on clean picking to maintain articulation in the ringing open strings.
- Experiment with light palm muting on some notes for added texture.
The original rig
What Creed used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Mark Tremonti Signature (likely 2000-2001 spec, mahogany body, maple top, rosewood board)
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (used for clean tones in studio)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get My Sacrifice adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Creed'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 My Sacrifice?
Use the JC Clean (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Spring, Comp.
Which pickup should I use for My Sacrifice?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Creed use on My Sacrifice?
Guitar: PRS Mark Tremonti Signature (likely 2000-2001 spec, mahogany body, maple top, rosewood board). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (used for clean tones in studio).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
My Sacrifice on other amps
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.