Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb settings
Layla settings for Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb, select the Normal Channel preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 2, Attenuator 5, Bright switch 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-16
- Preset / mode
- Normal Channel
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 2
- Attenuator
- 5
- Bright switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the bright switch to enhance high frequencies for a sharper attack.
- Set the attenuator to a higher level for a more saturated tone without excessive volume.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Derek and the Dominos's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb for Layla?
Start from the Normal Channel preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 2, Attenuator 5, Bright switch 0.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Derek and the Dominos use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Layla on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Comfortably Numb · Pink Floyd
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Float On · Modest Mouse
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Fuss & Fight · Koe Wetzel
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.