M-VAVE TANK-G settings
The Thrill Is Gone settings for M-VAVE TANK-G
B.B. King · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the B.B. King "The Thrill Is Gone" solo tone on a M-VAVE TANK-G, select the Based on Fender 65 Twin Reverb preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 1, Noise gate 1. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-06-27
- Preset / mode
- Based on Fender 65 Twin Reverb
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
M-VAVE TANK-G knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
- Noise gate
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a heavy pick for a forceful attack to achieve the quick, percussive sound.
- Focus on clean phrasing to emphasize the singing sustain rather than relying on gain.
- Experiment with the amp's built-in reverb to add a subtle ambiance without overpowering the clean tone.
The original rig
What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-VAVE TANK-G 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Thrill Is Gone adapted to your exact rig
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 preset should I use on the M-VAVE TANK-G for The Thrill Is Gone?
Start from the Based on Fender 65 Twin Reverb preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 1, Noise gate 1.
Which pickup should I use for The Thrill Is Gone?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
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 Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Thrill Is Gone on other amps
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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.