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
- 1compressionChief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer)Level 6 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
- 2overdriveGreen 808 (Ibanez TS808)Drive 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
- 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Thrill is Gone adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts B.B. King'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 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.
The Thrill is Gone on other amps
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Mustang LT25 · 51
- The Thrill is Gone on Boss Katana · 50
- The Thrill is Gone on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 32
- The Thrill is Gone on Boss GT-1000 · 30
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Frontman 10G · 26
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Champion 20 · 16
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Tone Master Pro · 15
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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.