Neural DSP Nano Cortex settings
Cliffs of Dover settings for Neural DSP Nano Cortex
Eric Johnson · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eric Johnson "Cliffs of Dover" riff tone on a Neural DSP Nano Cortex, set Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 3.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Professional II Telecaster · updated 2026-04-28
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Neural DSP Nano Cortex knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 3.5
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, legato phrasing for a singing sustain.
- Use light finger pressure to maintain clarity and avoid harshness.
- Experiment with dynamics to enhance the touch-sensitive response.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender American Professional II Telecaster · updated 2026-04-28
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Neural DSP Nano Cortex knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 3.5
Playing tips
- Use smooth, legato runs to mimic the fluidity of Eric Johnson's playing.
- Focus on touch sensitivity to achieve dynamic expression.
- Incorporate vibrato for added expressiveness on sustained notes.
The original rig
What Eric Johnson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Nano Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- 1963 Gibson ES-335
- Amp
- 1969 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 3.5
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Cliffs of Dover adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eric Johnson's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Neural DSP Nano Cortex settings for Cliffs of Dover?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 3.5.
Which pickup should I use for Cliffs of Dover?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Eric Johnson use on Cliffs of Dover?
Guitar: 1963 Gibson ES-335. Amp: 1969 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender American Professional II 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.