Positive Grid Spark settings
Something's Happening (Live) settings for Positive Grid Spark
Peter Frampton · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Peter Frampton "Something's Happening (Live)" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark, select the Classic Rock preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-03-19
- Preset / mode
- Classic Rock
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Positive Grid Spark knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a dynamic picking attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a consistent strumming pattern for open rhythm.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch in certain phrases.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-03-19
- Preset / mode
- Classic Rock
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Positive Grid Spark knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the chorus effect for added modulation and warmth, reminiscent of Frampton's vocal-like lead tone.
- Keep your picking dynamics light to maintain touch-sensitive responsiveness in your playing.
The original rig
What Peter Frampton used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark actually has.
- Guitar
- 1954 Gibson Les Paul Custom ('The Black Beauty')
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 100-watt Super Lead (1970s, live)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Something's Happening (Live) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Peter Frampton'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 for Something's Happening (Live)?
Start from the Classic Rock preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Something's Happening (Live)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Peter Frampton use on Something's Happening (Live)?
Guitar: 1954 Gibson Les Paul Custom ('The Black Beauty'). Amp: Marshall JMP 100-watt Super Lead (1970s, live).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.