M-Vave MK-300 settings
Creep settings for M-Vave MK-300
Radiohead · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a M-Vave MK-300, use the Mars VM410 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 6, 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
Adapted for a Thomson ST-1 Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-18
- Amp model
- Mars VM410
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionRatVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 3 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive strumming to capture the aggressive attack of the riff.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a chugging effect before the chorus.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to emphasize the punchy nature of the chords.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-Vave MK-300 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 M-Vave MK-300 for Creep?
Use the Mars VM410 (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Rat, Spring Reverb, Noise Gate.
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?
These settings were adapted for a Thomson ST-1 Stratocaster. 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 M-Vave MK-300
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
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.