Peavey VYPYR X2 settings
No More Tears settings for Peavey VYPYR X2
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "No More Tears" riff tone on a Peavey VYPYR X2, select the 6505 Plus preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 8, Reverb 0, Pre gain 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter Diamond Series C-1 Standard · updated 2026-10-14
- Preset / mode
- 6505 Plus
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Peavey VYPYR X2 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
- Pre gain
- 7
- Inst stomp
- 0
- Low mid high
- 0
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to 6 for added body and modulation.
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve that aggressive attack.
- Experiment with your pick attack to enhance the definition of each note.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Schecter Diamond Series C-1 Standard · updated 2026-10-14
- Preset / mode
- 6505 Plus
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Peavey VYPYR X2 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 8
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 9
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Pre gain
- 7
- Inst stomp
- 7
- Low mid high
- 5
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to add body and subtle modulation to your tone.
- Engage the delay effect at the end of your solo for a spacious feel.
- Keep your pre-gain high to ensure the amp's distortion is tight and articulate.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey VYPYR X2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (6550 tubes) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get No More Tears adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ozzy Osbourne's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Peavey VYPYR X2 for No More Tears?
Start from the 6505 Plus preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 8, Reverb 0, Pre gain 7.
Which pickup should I use for No More Tears?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Ozzy Osbourne use on No More Tears?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (6550 tubes) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Diamond Series C-1 Standard. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
No More Tears on other amps
Popular songs on the Peavey VYPYR X2
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- We Ate the Horse · Vanna
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Tranquilized · Acid Bath
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- The Stillborn One · Necrophagist
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.