Peavey Vypyr 15 settings
Mr. Brightside settings for Peavey Vypyr 15
The Killers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Killers "Mr. Brightside" riff tone on a Peavey Vypyr 15, select the Dlx Clean preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 8, Reverb 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-04
- Preset / mode
- Dlx Clean
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Peavey Vypyr 15 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 7.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Keep the reverb at a moderate level to maintain the ambient quality without overwhelming the clarity.
- Play with a light touch to emphasize the chimey qualities of the tone.
The original rig
What The Killers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey Vypyr 15 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, early 2000s, as used by Dave Keuning on the studio recording)
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio recording, 2003 era; Fender-style amp confirmed by multiple sources)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mr. Brightside adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Killers's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Peavey Vypyr 15 for Mr. Brightside?
Start from the Dlx Clean preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 8, Reverb 5.
Which pickup should I use for Mr. Brightside?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Killers use on Mr. Brightside?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, early 2000s, as used by Dave Keuning on the studio recording). Amp: Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio recording, 2003 era; Fender-style amp confirmed by multiple sources).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Mr. Brightside on other amps
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Mustang LT25 · 202
- Mr. Brightside on Boss Katana · 94
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Frontman 10G · 88
- Mr. Brightside on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 52
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Champion 20 · 42
- Mr. Brightside on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 29
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Frontman 15G · 26
- Mr. Brightside on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 24
Popular songs on the Peavey Vypyr 15
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
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.