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Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings

Creep settings for Fender '65 Twin Reverb

Radiohead · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Fender '65 Twin Reverb, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Bright switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-08-06

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Fender '65 Twin Reverb knobs

Gain
7
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
6
Reverb
0.5
Bright switch
1
Vibrato speed
0
Vibrato intensity
0

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use the bridge pickup for a brighter, more aggressive tone.
  • Keep your amp's reverb low to maintain clarity in the high-gain riff.
  • Engage the bright switch to enhance the high frequencies for a punchier sound.

The original rig

What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Twin Reverb actually has.

Guitar
Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep')
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp
Gain
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
2
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings for Creep?

Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Bright switch 1.

Which pickup should I use for Creep?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Radiohead use on Creep?

Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp.

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.

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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.