Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 settings
For Whom the Bell Tolls settings for Peavey Vypyr VIP 2
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" riff tone on a Peavey Vypyr VIP 2, set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the both pickup.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-10 · updated 2026-05-20
- Pickup
- both
Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your fingers to pluck the strings for a warmer, rounder tone.
- Experiment with the position of your fingers closer to the bridge for a brighter attack.
- Adjust the gain to find the sweet spot where distortion is prominent but not overwhelming.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 actually has.
- Bass
- Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different bass or pedals? Get For Whom the Bell Tolls adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 settings for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
both.
What gear did Metallica use on For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Bass: Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984).
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-10. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, 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.