Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Tears in Heaven settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Eric Clapton · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eric Clapton "Tears in Heaven" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the US HP Tweed TWN Normal (Fender High Power Tweed Twin 5F8-A) 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 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-06
- Amp model
- US HP Tweed TWN Normal (Fender High Power Tweed Twin 5F8-A)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1reverbSpring Reverb Engine (ST)Mix 3 · Decay 5
Playing tips
- Use soft fingerstyle dynamics to maintain clarity and warmth.
- Focus on smooth transitions between notes for an intimate sound.
- Experiment with slight variations in finger pressure for expressive playing.
The original rig
What Eric Clapton used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- 1977 Juan Alvarez Classical Guitar
- Amp
- 1958 Fender Twin 5F8-4 (Tweed Twin, modified by Cesar Diaz)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tears in Heaven adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eric Clapton'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 Tears in Heaven?
Use the US HP Tweed TWN Normal (Fender High Power Tweed Twin 5F8-A) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Spring Reverb Engine (ST).
Which pickup should I use for Tears in Heaven?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Eric Clapton use on Tears in Heaven?
Guitar: 1977 Juan Alvarez Classical Guitar. Amp: 1958 Fender Twin 5F8-4 (Tweed Twin, modified by Cesar Diaz).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Tears in Heaven 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.