Beat It settings for Peavey Vypyr X1

Peavey Vypyr X1 knobs

Gain

8

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

7

Reverb

0.5

Pre gain

6

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Maintain a tight picking technique to achieve the aggressive pick attack characteristic of the solo.
• Focus on clear articulation of notes during fast legato and tapping passages.

What preset should I use on the Peavey Vypyr X1 for Beat It?

Start from the British Crunch preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Pre gain 6.

Which pickup should I use for Beat It?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-10.

What gear did Michael Jackson use on Beat It?

Guitar: Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD MT-130. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.