Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 settings
Whiskey In the Jar settings for Peavey Vypyr VIP 2
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Whiskey In the Jar" solo tone on a Peavey Vypyr VIP 2, select the XXX (Red) preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Tap tempo 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-10 · updated 2026-05-20
- Preset / mode
- XXX (Red)
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6 · Volume 8-9
Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- P1 p2 buttons
- 0
- Effects encoder
- 0
- Instrument type
- 0
- Stompbox encoder
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack to achieve the tight and percussive sound characteristic of the solo.
- Utilize smooth legato runs to enhance the singing sustain of your notes.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-10 · updated 2026-05-20
- Preset / mode
- 6505+ (Red)
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5 · Volume 8-9
Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- P1 p2 buttons
- 0
- Effects encoder
- 0
- Instrument type
- 0
- Stompbox encoder
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to achieve the tight and percussive rhythm.
- Focus on articulate chugging to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Keep the attack crisp to enhance the aggressive tone.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-250 (James Hetfield's main rhythm guitar, 1998 Garage Inc. sessions)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Whiskey In the Jar adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Peavey Vypyr VIP 2 for Whiskey In the Jar?
Start from the XXX (Red) preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Tap tempo 0.
Which pickup should I use for Whiskey In the Jar?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Whiskey In the Jar?
Guitar: ESP MX-250 (James Hetfield's main rhythm guitar, 1998 Garage Inc. sessions). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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 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.