Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings
The Thrill is Gone settings for Fender '65 Twin Reverb
B.B. King · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Fender '65 Twin Reverb, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Reverb 1, Bright switch 1. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
updated 2026-08-07
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender '65 Twin Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Bright switch
- 1
- Vibrato speed
- 0
- Vibrato intensity
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the bright switch to enhance the clarity and cut of your notes during the solo.
- Maintain a strong attack with a heavy pick to achieve the percussive quality of the original tone.
The original rig
What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Twin Reverb 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Thrill is Gone adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts B.B. King'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 The Thrill is Gone?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Reverb 1, Bright switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
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?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Thrill is Gone on other amps
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Popular songs on the Fender '65 Twin Reverb
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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- 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.