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Boss ME-90 settings

The Thrill is Gone settings for Boss ME-90

B.B. King · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Boss ME-90, use the Twin (Fender Twin Reverb) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, 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 2026-11-02

Amp model
Twin (Fender Twin Reverb)
Channel
Clean
Cab
Open back 2x12
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
2
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
6.5
Treble
6
Presence
5
Original drive
2

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveT-Scream (TS808)Gain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 5
  2. 2compressionComp (Boss Standard)Level 5 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
  3. 3reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 4

Playing tips

  • Use a heavy pick to achieve a quick, percussive attack.
  • Focus on finger placement to enhance the clarity of each note.
  • Employ a smooth, flowing vibrato for expressive phrasing.

The original rig

What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss ME-90 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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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Boss ME-90 for The Thrill is Gone?

Use the Twin (Fender Twin Reverb) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by T-Scream (TS808), Comp (Boss Standard), 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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