Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X settings
Creep settings for Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X
Radiohead · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X, use the Drive amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, 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 PRS SE Silver Sky · updated 2026-08-22
- Amp model
- Drive
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1reverbSpring ReverbMix 2 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to emphasize the chugging nature of the riff.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a punchy sound.
- Strum aggressively to achieve a raw, saturated tone.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X 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 Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X for Creep?
Use the Drive (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Spring Reverb.
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 PRS SE Silver Sky. 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 Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Black Magic Woman · Santana
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Gravity · John Mayer
- Tadow · Masego
- Belief · John Mayer
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.