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Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings

The Thrill is Gone settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex

B.B. King · adapted 11 times on ToneAdapt

To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the US DLX 64 Vintage (Fender Deluxe Reverb '64 Vintage) 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 10 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-11-02

Amp model
US DLX 64 Vintage (Fender Deluxe Reverb '64 Vintage)
Channel
Clean
Cab
Open Back 1x12
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
2
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
6
Treble
6
Presence
5
Original drive
2

Effects chain

  1. 1compressionChief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer)Level 6 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
  2. 2overdriveGreen 808 (Ibanez TS808)Drive 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
  3. 3reverbSpring (M)Mix 3 · Decay 4

Playing tips

  • Use a heavy pick for a quick, percussive attack.
  • Focus on finger placement and pressure to achieve a singing sustain.
  • Aim for a clean, articulate attack without excessive gain.

The original rig

What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex 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
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Neural DSP Quad Cortex for The Thrill is Gone?

Use the US DLX 64 Vintage (Fender Deluxe Reverb '64 Vintage) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Chief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer), Green 808 (Ibanez TS808), Spring (M).

Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.

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 Fender 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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