Fender Twin Reverb Silverface settings
Layla settings for Fender Twin Reverb Silverface
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Fender Twin Reverb Silverface, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2, Bright switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Fender Twin Reverb Silverface knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 2
- Bright switch
- 1
- Vibrato speed
- 0
- Vibrato intensity
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack to emphasize the bite of the riff.
- Engage the bright switch for added clarity and sparkle.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to lock in with the groove of the riff.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Twin Reverb Silverface 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 are the best Fender Twin Reverb Silverface settings for Layla?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2, Bright switch 1.
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 Twin Reverb Silverface
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Semi-Charmed Life · Third Eye Blind
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Lithium · Nirvana
- moron · redize
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.