M-Vave MK-300 settings
Layla settings for M-Vave MK-300
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a M-Vave MK-300, use the CA tweed amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-16
- Amp model
- CA tweed
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Open back cabinet with 1x12 speaker
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveBoostGain 3 · Level 7
- 2compressionCompressLevel 5 · Ratio 4 · Attack 4 · Release 6
- 3reverbSpring ReverbMix 2 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Focus on a strong picking attack to achieve a sharp bite.
- Use fingerstyle for a more dynamic and expressive sound.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch on the riff.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-Vave MK-300 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 amp model should I use on the M-Vave MK-300 for Layla?
Use the CA tweed (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Boost, Compress, Spring Reverb.
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 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
- Creep · Radiohead
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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.