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Boss GX-100 settings

The Thrill is Gone settings for Boss GX-100

B.B. King · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Boss GX-100, use the Twin Combo amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-05

Amp model
Twin Combo
Channel
Clean
Cab
Open back cabinet
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

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

Effects chain

  1. 1compressionStandard CompLevel 7 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
  2. 2overdriveTS808Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  3. 3reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 4

Playing tips

  • Use a heavy pick for a quick, percussive attack.
  • Focus on fingerstyle techniques to achieve a warm, jazzy tone.
  • Emphasize the attack on the strings to enhance clarity and cut.

The original rig

What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-100 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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These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts B.B. King'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 The Thrill is Gone?

Use the Twin Combo (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 5, followed by Standard Comp, TS808, Spring.

Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?

Bridge + Middle, 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 Fender Stratocaster. 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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