Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb settings
Back In the U.S.S.R. settings for Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb
The Beatles · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Beatles "Back In the U.S.S.R." riff tone on a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Vibrato speed 4, Vibrato intensity 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Vibrato speed
- 4
- Vibrato intensity
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
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 light palm muting technique to emphasize the crunch of the riff.
- Strum aggressively to capture the punchy character of the original riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-14
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-6 · Volume 8-9
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Vibrato speed
- 5
- Vibrato intensity
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a fast, percussive attack to emulate the original solo's character.
- Ensure to pick closer to the bridge for a sharper, more aggressive tone.
The original rig
What The Beatles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- Epiphone Casino (stripped finish, likely Lennon's or McCartney's, as per studio notes for White Album sessions)
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (cranked), possibly Fender Twin for McCartney's rhythm part
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Back In the U.S.S.R. adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Beatles's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb settings for Back In the U.S.S.R.?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Vibrato speed 4, Vibrato intensity 5.
Which pickup should I use for Back In the U.S.S.R.?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did The Beatles use on Back In the U.S.S.R.?
Guitar: Epiphone Casino (stripped finish, likely Lennon's or McCartney's, as per studio notes for White Album sessions). Amp: Vox AC30 (cranked), possibly Fender Twin for McCartney's rhythm part.
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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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.