Orange Crush 35RT settings
Tube Snake Boogie settings for Orange Crush 35RT
ZZ Top · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the ZZ Top "Tube Snake Boogie" riff tone on a Orange Crush 35RT, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-10-17
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Orange Crush 35RT knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for subtle ambience.
- Play with a percussive attack to emphasize the tight, punchy rhythm.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed to maintain dynamic response and touch sensitivity.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-10-17
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Orange Crush 35RT knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure your picking attack is aggressive to achieve the punchy dynamics characteristic of the solo.
- Experiment with your guitar's volume knob to find the sweet spot for sustain and clarity.
The original rig
What ZZ Top used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Orange Crush 35RT actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean Z (custom-made, Explorer-style, used for El Loco sessions)
- Amp
- Legend Rock 'N' Roll 50 (hybrid tube/solid-state amp, 1x12" cab, used for nearly all guitar on El Loco)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tube Snake Boogie 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 are the best Orange Crush 35RT settings for Tube Snake Boogie?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Tube Snake Boogie?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did ZZ Top use on Tube Snake Boogie?
Guitar: Dean Z (custom-made, Explorer-style, used for El Loco sessions). Amp: Legend Rock 'N' Roll 50 (hybrid tube/solid-state amp, 1x12" cab, used for nearly all guitar on El Loco).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Orange Crush 35RT
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Layla · Derek & The Dominos
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.