Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings
316 settings for Fender '65 Twin Reverb
Van Halen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Van Halen "316" riff tone on a Fender '65 Twin Reverb, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Vibrato speed 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-02-27
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Fender '65 Twin Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Vibrato speed
- 0
- Vibrato intensity
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tighter sound on the riff.
- Focus on picking dynamics to accentuate the crunch.
- Experiment with finger positioning for varied tonal nuances.
The original rig
What Van Halen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Twin Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- Ernie Ball Music Man EVH Signature (early 1990s, quilted maple top, Floyd Rose, maple neck)
- Amp
- Peavey 5150 head (early block letter, 1991-1992, EL34 tubes, 4x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get 316 adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Van Halen's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings for 316?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Vibrato speed 0.
Which pickup should I use for 316?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Van Halen use on 316?
Guitar: Ernie Ball Music Man EVH Signature (early 1990s, quilted maple top, Floyd Rose, maple neck). Amp: Peavey 5150 head (early block letter, 1991-1992, EL34 tubes, 4x12 cabinet).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Fender '65 Twin Reverb
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- Hotel California · Eagles
- 午夜猶明 · Who Cares Band & Üne SONG
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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.