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M-Vave MK-300 settings

The Thrill is Gone settings for M-Vave MK-300

B.B. King · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a M-Vave MK-300, use the UWE-Twins 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 Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-10-26

Amp model
UWE-Twins
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. 1overdriveBoostGain 3 · Level 7
  2. 2compressionCompressLevel 7 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5
  3. 3reverbSpring ReverbMix 3 · Decay 4

Built-in effects

  • Reverb off

Playing tips

  • Use a heavy pick for a quick, percussive attack.
  • Focus on smooth, melodic phrasing to achieve singing sustain.
  • Experiment with finger placement for nuanced dynamics.

The original rig

What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-Vave MK-300 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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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the M-Vave MK-300 for The Thrill is Gone?

Use the UWE-Twins (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Boost, Compress, 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 Fender Telecaster. 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.