Positive Grid Spark 2 settings
Layla settings for Positive Grid Spark 2
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark 2, select the British 30 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2, Music volume 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS · updated 2026-10-24
- Preset / mode
- British 30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Positive Grid Spark 2 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 2
- Music volume
- 6
- Guitar volume
- 10
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to achieve a compressed yet punchy attack.
- Experiment with palm muting for a tighter sound on the riff.
- Focus on the interlocking harmonies to capture the essence of the original riff.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 2 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Derek and the Dominos's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark 2 for Layla?
Start from the British 30 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2, Music volume 6.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Derek and the Dominos use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Layla on other amps
Popular songs on the Positive Grid Spark 2
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Raining Blood · Slayer
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.