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HeadRush Pedalboard settings

The Thrill is Gone settings for HeadRush Pedalboard

B.B. King · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a HeadRush Pedalboard, use the 11 EPB II CLEAN amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-08-01

Amp model
11 EPB II CLEAN
Channel
Clean
Cab
open back cabinet
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
2
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
6
Treble
6
Presence
5
Original drive
2

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveGREEN JRC OverdriveGain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  2. 2compressionDYN III COMPLevel 6 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
  3. 3reverbBLACKPANEL SPRING REVERBMix 3 · Decay 4

Playing tips

  • Use a heavy pick for a quick, percussive attack.
  • Focus on finger placement to achieve a warm, jazzy tone.
  • Emphasize phrasing to create singing sustain without relying on gain.

The original rig

What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your HeadRush Pedalboard actually has.

Guitar
mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV
Amp
Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo
Gain
0
Bass
6.5
Mid
6.5
Treble
6
Presence
5
Reverb
3
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These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts B.B. King's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.

Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the HeadRush Pedalboard for The Thrill is Gone?

Use the 11 EPB II CLEAN (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by GREEN JRC Overdrive, DYN III COMP, BLACKPANEL SPRING REVERB.

Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did B.B. King use on The Thrill is Gone?

Guitar: mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV. Amp: Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG. 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.