Peavey Vypyr X1 settings
Nightmare settings for Peavey Vypyr X1
Avenged Sevenfold · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Avenged Sevenfold "Nightmare" riff tone on a Peavey Vypyr X1, select the 6505 Lead preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Pre gain 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA · updated 2026-11-13
- Preset / mode
- 6505 Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Peavey Vypyr X1 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Pre gain
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Digital) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting to achieve tight chugs and articulate note separation.
- Focus on a percussive attack with your picking hand for clarity.
- Keep your amp's reverb low to maintain a focused sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA · updated 2026-11-13
- Preset / mode
- 6505 Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Peavey Vypyr X1 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Pre gain
- 7
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (Digital) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the noise gate at 3-5 to tighten up your sound and reduce hiss during high-gain solos.
- Utilize aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation on high notes and pinch harmonics.
The original rig
What Avenged Sevenfold used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey Vypyr X1 actually has.
- Guitar
- Schecter Synyster Gates Custom
- Amp
- Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nightmare adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Avenged Sevenfold's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Peavey Vypyr X1 for Nightmare?
Start from the 6505 Lead preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Pre gain 7.
Which pickup should I use for Nightmare?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Avenged Sevenfold use on Nightmare?
Guitar: Schecter Synyster Gates Custom. Amp: Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA. 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 Vypyr X1
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love · Van Halen
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
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.