Fender Tone Master Pro settings
Bohemian Rhapsody settings for Fender Tone Master Pro
Queen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody" solo tone on a Fender Tone Master Pro, use the Vox AC30 amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender California Standard Redondo™ CE · updated 2026-07-14
- Amp model
- Vox AC30
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 2x12 open back
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Tone Master Pro knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 7
Effects chain
- 1overdrive808 Overdrive (TS808)Gain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delayTape EchoMix 4 · Feedback 2
- 3reverbSpring ReverbMix 3 · Decay 4
- 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle for a more nuanced attack.
- Experiment with light palm muting to control sustain.
- Focus on smooth legato playing to emulate the fluidity of the original solo.
The original rig
What Queen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Tone Master Pro actually has.
- Guitar
- Brian May Red Special
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (1970s, likely Top Boost model, studio recording)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Bohemian Rhapsody adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Queen's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Fender Tone Master Pro for Bohemian Rhapsody?
Use the Vox AC30 (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 8, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by 808 Overdrive (TS808), Tape Echo, Spring Reverb, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Bohemian Rhapsody?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Queen use on Bohemian Rhapsody?
Guitar: Brian May Red Special. Amp: Vox AC30 (1970s, likely Top Boost model, studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender California Standard Redondo™ CE. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.