Boss GX-100 settings
Whipping Post settings for Boss GX-100
The Allman Brothers Band · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Allman Brothers Band "Whipping Post" solo tone on a Boss GX-100, use the Brit Stack amp model on the crunch channel, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-08-26
- Amp model
- Brit Stack
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Boss GX-100 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTS808Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 4
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, vocal-like slides to emulate Duane's style.
- Use fingerstyle for a warmer attack and better control over dynamics.
- Incorporate bends and vibrato to enhance expressiveness in the solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-08-26
- Amp model
- Brit Stack
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12
- 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
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveSD-1Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 4
- 3noise gateNoise GateThreshold 4
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic control; the original tone is very touch-sensitive.
- Focus on picking near the bridge for a brighter attack.
- Experiment with palm muting for a punchier sound in the riff.
The original rig
What The Allman Brothers Band used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-100 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (1957 Goldtop, Duane Allman) or 1958/59 Les Paul Standard (Dickey Betts)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 50-watt Plexi (model 1987, 1969 era, likely 4x12 cab, Duane Allman); Marshall JMP 50-watt or 100-watt Plexi (Dickey Betts); possible Fender Twin Reverb for some parts
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Whipping Post adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Allman Brothers Band'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 Whipping Post?
Use the Brit Stack (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 7, Treble 5.5, Presence 5.5, followed by TS808, Spring, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Whipping Post?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Allman Brothers Band use on Whipping Post?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (1957 Goldtop, Duane Allman) or 1958/59 Les Paul Standard (Dickey Betts). Amp: Marshall JMP 50-watt Plexi (model 1987, 1969 era, likely 4x12 cab, Duane Allman); Marshall JMP 50-watt or 100-watt Plexi (Dickey Betts); possible Fender Twin Reverb for some parts.
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.
Whipping Post on other amps
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- 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.