EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W settings
Kryptonite settings for EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W
3 Doors Down · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the 3 Doors Down "Kryptonite" riff tone on a EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W, set Gain 0, Bass 4, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 4, Resonance 4. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP KH-202 · updated 2026-09-03
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Resonance
- 4
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Gain ch1
- 3
- Gain ch2
- 0
- Volume ch1
- 6
- Volume ch2
- 0
- Burn switch
- 0
- Power reduction
- 1
- Overdrive switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Consider using a chorus pedal or effect to add lush modulation to the clean tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
The original rig
What 3 Doors Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Chris Henderson Signature Model
- Amp
- Peavey 5150 120-Watt Head
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Kryptonite adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts 3 Doors Down's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W settings for Kryptonite?
Set Gain 0, Bass 4, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 4, Resonance 4.
Which pickup should I use for Kryptonite?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did 3 Doors Down use on Kryptonite?
Guitar: PRS Chris Henderson Signature Model. Amp: Peavey 5150 120-Watt Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP KH-202. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Kryptonite on other amps
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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.