Peavey 6505 MH settings
Voodoo Child (Slight Return) settings for Peavey 6505 MH
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" riff tone on a Peavey 6505 MH, set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Resonance 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-18
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Peavey 6505 MH knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a strong pick attack to achieve the aggressive dynamics characteristic of SRV's style.
- Experiment with palm muting during the riff to add percussive elements and enhance articulation.
The original rig
What Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey 6505 MH actually has.
- Guitar
- 1963 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- 1962 Fender Vibroverb (blackface) and Marshall Major 200W (model 1967 Major Lead), blended
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Voodoo Child (Slight Return) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Peavey 6505 MH settings for Voodoo Child (Slight Return)?
Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for Voodoo Child (Slight Return)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble use on Voodoo Child (Slight Return)?
Guitar: 1963 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: 1962 Fender Vibroverb (blackface) and Marshall Major 200W (model 1967 Major Lead), blended.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. 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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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.