Positive Grid Spark 2 settings
Mr. Brightside settings for Positive Grid Spark 2
The Killers · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Killers "Mr. Brightside" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark 2, select the Tweed Bass preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 8, Reverb 5, Music volume 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-11-07
- Preset / mode
- Tweed Bass
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8
Positive Grid Spark 2 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 5
- Music volume
- 5
- Guitar volume
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to create a spacious feel, similar to the original tone.
- Consider adding a slow chorus effect to simulate the doubling effect in the riff.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity while achieving that edgy overdriven sound.
The original rig
What The Killers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 2 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, early 2000s, as used by Dave Keuning on the studio recording)
- Amp
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio recording, 2003 era; Fender-style amp confirmed by multiple sources)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mr. Brightside adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Killers'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 Mr. Brightside?
Start from the Tweed Bass preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 3, Mid 6, Treble 8, Reverb 5, Music volume 5.
Which pickup should I use for Mr. Brightside?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8.
What gear did The Killers use on Mr. Brightside?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, early 2000s, as used by Dave Keuning on the studio recording). Amp: Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio recording, 2003 era; Fender-style amp confirmed by multiple sources).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Mr. Brightside on other amps
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Mustang LT25 · 202
- Mr. Brightside on Boss Katana · 94
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Frontman 10G · 88
- Mr. Brightside on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 52
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Champion 20 · 42
- Mr. Brightside on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 29
- Mr. Brightside on Fender Frontman 15G · 26
- Mr. Brightside on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 24
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.