Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
La Grange settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
ZZ Top · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the ZZ Top "La Grange" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the Brit Plexi 100 Bright (Marshall Super Lead 100) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Tribute · updated 2026-11-06
- Amp model
- Brit Plexi 100 Bright (Marshall Super Lead 100)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen 808 (Ibanez TS808)Gain 4 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpring (M)Mix 4 · Decay 5
- 3noise gateSimple GateThreshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive pick attack to capture the Texas blues sizzle.
- Use a dynamic playing style to emphasize the touch-sensitive response of the guitar.
- Maintain a steady shuffle groove to replicate the original riff's rhythm.
The original rig
What ZZ Top used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- 1955 Fender Stratocaster (hardtail, sunburst, maple neck)
- Amp
- 1969 Marshall Super Lead 100
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get La Grange adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts ZZ Top'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 Quad Cortex for La Grange?
Use the Brit Plexi 100 Bright (Marshall Super Lead 100) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Green 808 (Ibanez TS808), Spring (M), Simple Gate.
Which pickup should I use for La Grange?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did ZZ Top use on La Grange?
Guitar: 1955 Fender Stratocaster (hardtail, sunburst, maple neck). Amp: 1969 Marshall Super Lead 100.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Tribute. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
La Grange on other amps
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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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.