Fender Deluxe Reverb settings
Cliffs of Dover settings for Fender Deluxe Reverb
Eric Johnson · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eric Johnson "Cliffs of Dover" solo tone on a Fender Deluxe Reverb, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 4, Reverb 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-8 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Superstrat · updated 2026-03-05
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-8 · Volume 10
Fender Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 4
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a smooth picking technique to achieve a violin-like tone.
- Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics to expressively control the sustain.
- Experiment with slight volume roll-off on the guitar for warmth.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Superstrat · updated 2026-03-06
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 10
Fender Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on clean articulation for each note in the riff.
- Use light fingerpicking for a softer attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the riff's flow.
The original rig
What Eric Johnson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Deluxe Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- 1963 Gibson ES-335
- Amp
- 1969 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 3.5
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cliffs of Dover adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eric Johnson's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Deluxe Reverb settings for Cliffs of Dover?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 4, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Cliffs of Dover?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Eric Johnson use on Cliffs of Dover?
Guitar: 1963 Gibson ES-335. Amp: 1969 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Superstrat. 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 Deluxe Reverb
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Paranoid Android · Radiohead
- Crossroads · Cream
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.