Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20 settings
Bohemian Rhapsody settings for Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20
Queen · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody" solo tone on a Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Donner DST-100 · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth legato playing to achieve a singing sustain.
- Use light finger vibrato to add expressiveness to notes.
- Experiment with slight bends to enhance melodic phrases.
The original rig
What Queen used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20 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 are the best Leo Jaymz Guitar Scream-20 settings for Bohemian Rhapsody?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.
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 Donner DST-100. 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.