Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue settings
Painkiller settings for Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue
Judas Priest · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Judas Priest "Painkiller" riff tone on a Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue, set Gain 8, Bass 4, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Prophecy Flying V · updated 2026-10-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Bright switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use the TS9 Tube Screamer to boost the gain for extra saturation.
- Focus on tight palm muting for percussive attack during riffs.
- Dial in the amp's reverb to a low setting for subtle depth without washing out the tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Prophecy Flying V · updated 2026-10-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10
Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 9
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Bright switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for a sharp, cutting tone.
- Incorporate fluid legato runs to maintain sustain and articulation.
- Utilize the TS9 Tube Screamer to boost the amp for extra saturation.
The original rig
What Judas Priest used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue actually has.
- Guitar
- Hamer KK Downing Custom V or Hamer Glenn Tipton Custom (Painkiller era, studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP-1 Preamp into Marshall 9100 Monobloc Power Amp (studio, 1990)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Painkiller adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Judas Priest's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue settings for Painkiller?
Set Gain 8, Bass 4, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Painkiller?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Judas Priest use on Painkiller?
Guitar: Hamer KK Downing Custom V or Hamer Glenn Tipton Custom (Painkiller era, studio recording). Amp: Marshall JMP-1 Preamp into Marshall 9100 Monobloc Power Amp (studio, 1990).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Prophecy Flying V. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Painkiller 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.