Fender Champion 100 settings
You Really Got Me settings for Fender Champion 100
The Kinks · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Kinks "You Really Got Me" riff tone on a Fender Champion 100, set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Fx level 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Champion 100 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx select
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to accentuate the riff's punch.
- Experiment with palm muting for a tighter sound.
- Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm to capture the driving energy.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Fender Champion 100 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx select
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the attack.
- Use palm muting on lower strings for added punch.
- Experiment with dynamic picking to emphasize the gritty tone.
The original rig
What The Kinks used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion 100 actually has.
- Guitar
- Harmony Meteor H70
- Amp
- Elpico AC-55 (with intentionally slashed speaker cone)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Really Got Me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Kinks's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Champion 100 settings for You Really Got Me?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Fx level 0.
Which pickup should I use for You Really Got Me?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Kinks use on You Really Got Me?
Guitar: Harmony Meteor H70. Amp: Elpico AC-55 (with intentionally slashed speaker cone).
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.
You Really Got Me on other amps
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- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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.