Fender Champion II 50 settings
Taxman (2022 Mix) settings for Fender Champion II 50
The Beatles · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Beatles "Taxman (2022 Mix)" riff tone on a Fender Champion II 50, select the British: British '70s preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Treble 7, TAP 0, Modify 5, FX Level 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gretsch Streamliner G2622T · updated 2026-10-30
- Preset / mode
- British: British '70s
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Champion II 50 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- TAP
- 0
- Modify
- 5
- FX Level
- 5
- FX Select
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a fast, percussive attack to match the original riff.
- Use palm muting for a tighter sound during the rhythm stabs.
- Emphasize the sharpness of your pick attack to achieve the scratchy treble.
The original rig
What The Beatles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion II 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1964 Gibson SG Standard
- Amp
- 1966 Vox 7120 (hybrid solid-state/tube head, 4x12 cabinet with Celestion T1225 speakers)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Taxman (2022 Mix) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Beatles's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Champion II 50 for Taxman (2022 Mix)?
Start from the British: British '70s preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Treble 7, TAP 0, Modify 5, FX Level 5.
Which pickup should I use for Taxman (2022 Mix)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Beatles use on Taxman (2022 Mix)?
Guitar: 1964 Gibson SG Standard. Amp: 1966 Vox 7120 (hybrid solid-state/tube head, 4x12 cabinet with Celestion T1225 speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gretsch Streamliner G2622T. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Fender Champion II 50
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- Walk · Pantera
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Layla · Derek & The Dominos
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Lithium · Nirvana
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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.