Boss GX-100 settings
Animal settings for Boss GX-100
Def Leppard · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Def Leppard "Animal" riff tone on a Boss GX-100, use the Brit Stack amp model on the crunch channel, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-11-05
- Amp model
- Brit Stack
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-100 knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1compressionStandard CompLevel 7 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
- 2modulationChorus (CE-1)Mix 5 · Rate 6 · Depth 7
- 3delayDigitalMix 4 · Feedback 3
- 4reverbHallMix 5 · Decay 5.5
- 5overdriveSD-1Drive 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Use precise palm muting to achieve clarity in the riff.
- Focus on playing partial chords and inversions for definition.
- Maintain a consistent picking attack for a tight sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-11-05
- Amp model
- Brit Stack
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-100 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTS808Gain 4 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbHallMix 4 · Decay 5
- 3modulationChorus (CE-1)Mix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 6
- 4delayDigitalMix 5 · Feedback 3
Playing tips
- Focus on controlled vibrato to achieve a singing sustain.
- Use a light touch for articulation and clear note separation.
- Experiment with modulation effects to enhance the melodic lines.
The original rig
What Def Leppard used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-100 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1980s American Standard or custom, coil-tapped)
- Amp
- Scholz Rockman X100 (primary for rhythm/riff), Gallien-Krueger 250ML (used for some clean/feedback parts)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Animal adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Def Leppard'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-100 for Animal?
Use the Brit Stack (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Standard Comp, Chorus (CE-1), Digital, Hall, SD-1.
Which pickup should I use for Animal?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Def Leppard use on Animal?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1980s American Standard or custom, coil-tapped). Amp: Scholz Rockman X100 (primary for rhythm/riff), Gallien-Krueger 250ML (used for some clean/feedback parts).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. 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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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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.