Peavey ValveKing 112 settings
Nemesis settings for Peavey ValveKing 112
Arch Enemy · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Arch Enemy "Nemesis" riff tone on a Peavey ValveKing 112, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 4, Resonance 1. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series King V JS22-7 KV HT · updated 2026-08-21
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Peavey ValveKing 112 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Resonance
- 1
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Boost
- 0
- Bright
- 1
- Texture
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Consider adding a chorus pedal to achieve the shimmering quality of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the clean riff.
The original rig
What Arch Enemy used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey ValveKing 112 actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean Michael Amott Tyrant (likely custom shop, as seen in mid-2000s live and promo photos)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nemesis adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Arch Enemy's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Peavey ValveKing 112 settings for Nemesis?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 4, Resonance 1.
Which pickup should I use for Nemesis?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Arch Enemy use on Nemesis?
Guitar: Dean Michael Amott Tyrant (likely custom shop, as seen in mid-2000s live and promo photos). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series King V JS22-7 KV HT. 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 Peavey ValveKing 112
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Raining Blood · Slayer
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.