The Thrill is Gone settings for Fender Blues Junior IV

Fender Blues Junior IV knobs

Gain

1.5

Volume

6

Master

5

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

6

Reverb

1

Fat switch

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.
• Maintain a quick, percussive attack with a heavy pick to emulate B.B. King's style.
• Focus on phrasing and dynamics to achieve a singing sustain rather than relying on gain.

What are the best Fender Blues Junior IV settings for The Thrill is Gone?

Set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.

Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?

Neck pickup, 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?

These settings were adapted for a Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.