Peavey VYPYR X2 settings
The Stillborn One settings for Peavey VYPYR X2
Necrophagist · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Necrophagist "The Stillborn One" riff tone on a Peavey VYPYR X2, select the 6505 Plus preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 3, 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 Jackson Warrior JS32 · updated 2026-11-09
- Preset / mode
- 6505 Plus
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Peavey VYPYR X2 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
- Pre gain
- 7
- Inst stomp
- 0
- Low mid high
- 5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugs.
- Use fast alternate picking to maintain clarity.
- Ensure your picking hand is muted to reduce noise.
The original rig
What Necrophagist used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey VYPYR X2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez RG Prestige (likely RG1527 or similar, 7-string)
- Amp
- ENGL E860 Rackhead
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Stillborn One adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Necrophagist'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 The Stillborn One?
Start from the 6505 Plus preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 8, Reverb 0, Pre gain 7.
Which pickup should I use for The Stillborn One?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Necrophagist use on The Stillborn One?
Guitar: Ibanez RG Prestige (likely RG1527 or similar, 7-string). Amp: ENGL E860 Rackhead.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson Warrior JS32. 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 X2
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- 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
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.