Boss GX-100 settings
WASHED settings for Boss GX-100
ELEVATION RHYTHM · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the ELEVATION RHYTHM "WASHED" riff tone on a Boss GX-100, use the Twin Combo amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s · updated 2026-08-18
- Amp model
- Twin Combo
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1delayDigitalMix 4 · Feedback 5
- 2reverbHallMix 5 · Decay 5
- 3modulationChorus (CE-1)Mix 5 · Rate 3 · Depth 4
- 4compressionStandard CompLevel 5 · Ratio 3 · Attack 3 · Release 5
- 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to match the clean rhythm tone.
- Use fingerstyle or light pick attack to maintain clarity and note separation.
- Incorporate subtle dynamics in your playing to enhance the ambient quality.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s · updated 2026-08-18
- Amp model
- Twin Combo
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open Back 2x12
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-100 knobs
- Gain
- 3
- 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
- 1overdriveTS808Gain 3.5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delayDigitalMix 5.5 · Feedback 3.5
- 3reverbHallMix 6.5 · Decay 5
- 4modulationChorus (CE-1)Mix 5 · Rate 3 · Depth 3
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for delicate attack to maintain clarity.
- Incorporate ambient delay and reverb for spaciousness.
- Focus on smooth, sustained notes to achieve a singing lead tone.
The original rig
What ELEVATION RHYTHM used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-100 actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown (likely Fender or PRS style electric, model not confirmed for this recording)
- Amp
- Unknown (likely modern clean amp or amp modeler, model not confirmed for this recording)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get WASHED adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts ELEVATION RHYTHM'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 WASHED?
Use the Twin Combo (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Digital, Hall, Chorus (CE-1), Standard Comp, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for WASHED?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did ELEVATION RHYTHM use on WASHED?
Guitar: Unknown (likely Fender or PRS style electric, model not confirmed for this recording). Amp: Unknown (likely modern clean amp or amp modeler, model not confirmed for this recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
WASHED 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.