HeadRush Core settings
Creep settings for HeadRush Core
Radiohead · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a HeadRush Core, use the 92 TREADPLATE MODERN (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Modern) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-21
- Amp model
- 92 TREADPLATE MODERN (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Modern)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1distortionBLACK OP DISTORTION (80s-era op-amp-based distortion pedal)Gain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSPRING REVERB (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 2 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNOISE GATE (ISP Technologies Decimator)Release 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack for the chugging riffs.
- Use palm muting to emphasize the punchy nature of the chords.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the aggressive sound.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your HeadRush Core actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creep adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the HeadRush Core for Creep?
Use the 92 TREADPLATE MODERN (Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Modern) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by BLACK OP DISTORTION (80s-era op-amp-based distortion pedal), SPRING REVERB (Fender Spring Reverb), NOISE GATE (ISP Technologies Decimator).
Which pickup should I use for Creep?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Creep?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creep on other amps
Popular songs on the HeadRush Core
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Alive · Pearl Jam
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.