Fender Super Champ X2 settings
Under the bridge settings for Fender Super Champ X2
Red Hot chilli Peppers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Red Hot chilli Peppers "Under the bridge" riff tone on a Fender Super Champ X2, select the '60s British clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Treble 7, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5, Fx select 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP E-II Eclipse · updated 2026-10-20
- Preset / mode
- '60s British clean
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Fender Super Champ X2 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Fx select
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a percussive attack to enhance the articulation of the notes.
- Use fingerstyle or light pick attack for a smoother dynamic feel.
- Experiment with palm muting on certain notes for added tightness.
The original rig
What Red Hot chilli Peppers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Super Champ X2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jaguar
- Amp
- Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/50
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 10
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Under the bridge adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Red Hot chilli Peppers's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Super Champ X2 for Under the bridge?
Start from the '60s British clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Treble 7, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5, Fx select 0.
Which pickup should I use for Under the bridge?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Red Hot chilli Peppers use on Under the bridge?
Guitar: Fender Jaguar. Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/50.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP E-II Eclipse. 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 Super Champ X2
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- In Dying Days · As Blood Runs Black
- Rubber · Yuck
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
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.