Boss GX-100 settings
More Than a Feeling settings for Boss GX-100
Boston · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Boston "More Than a Feeling" riff tone on a Boss GX-100, use the Twin Combo amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-11-05
- Amp model
- Twin Combo
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Boss GX-100 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1compressionStandard CompLevel 5 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
- 2modulationChorus (CE-1)Rate 3 · Depth 5 · Feedback 0 · Mix width 5
- 3delayTapeMix 2.5 · Feedback 2
- 4reverbPlateMix 2 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Focus on clean, percussive picking for clarity.
- Use fingerstyle or a light pick attack to maintain articulation.
- Experiment with slight palm muting to enhance note separation.
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
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1compressionStandard CompLevel 5 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
- 2modulationChorus (CE-1)Mix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
- 3delayAnalogMix 4 · Feedback 5
- 4reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5
- 5overdriveTS808Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, controlled bends to achieve the singing sustain.
- Use a light touch for dynamics to allow the notes to breathe.
- Experiment with slight palm muting to enhance note separation.
The original rig
What Boston used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-100 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1970 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead Plexi (1959 model, modded with Power Soak/attenuator)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get More Than a Feeling adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Boston'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 More Than a Feeling?
Use the Twin Combo (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, followed by Standard Comp, Chorus (CE-1), Tape, Plate.
Which pickup should I use for More Than a Feeling?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Boston use on More Than a Feeling?
Guitar: 1970 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: Marshall Super Lead Plexi (1959 model, modded with Power Soak/attenuator).
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.
More Than a Feeling on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss GX-100
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- 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.