Peavey VYPYR X2 settings
Tranquilized settings for Peavey VYPYR X2
Acid Bath · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Acid Bath "Tranquilized" riff tone on a Peavey VYPYR X2, select the 6505 Plus preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Pre gain 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS32 Rhoads · updated 2026-09-29
- Preset / mode
- 6505 Plus
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Peavey VYPYR X2 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Pre gain
- 6
- Inst stomp
- 0
- Low mid high
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add some spaciousness to the tone.
- Dial in the pre-gain to enhance the crunch without losing clarity.
- Experiment with the EQ settings to find the sweet spot for your guitar's natural tone.
The original rig
What Acid Bath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey VYPYR X2 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP Sammy Duet Custom Shop NV
- Amp
- Randall RG100ES
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tranquilized adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Acid Bath'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 Tranquilized?
Start from the 6505 Plus preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Pre gain 6.
Which pickup should I use for Tranquilized?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Acid Bath use on Tranquilized?
Guitar: ESP Sammy Duet Custom Shop NV. Amp: Randall RG100ES.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS32 Rhoads. 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
- 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.