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Sonicake Matribox II Pro settings

Pride and Joy settings for Sonicake Matribox II Pro

Stevie Ray Vaughan · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Stevie Ray Vaughan "Pride and Joy" riff tone on a Sonicake Matribox II Pro, use the B-Man N amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-24

Amp model
B-Man N
Channel
Clean
Cab
2x12 open back
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
2
Master
7
Bass
7
Mid
7
Treble
6
Presence
5
Original drive
2

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveSkreamer (TS-808)Gain 3.5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
  2. 2compressionCOMP 1 (Ross Compressor)Level 6 · Sustain 5
  3. 3reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3

Playing tips

  • Use a light touch for a dynamic, percussive attack.
  • Incorporate a Texas shuffle feel in your picking.
  • Focus on clean articulation to maintain clarity in the riff.

The original rig

What Stevie Ray Vaughan used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Sonicake Matribox II Pro actually has.

Guitar
1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
Amp
1964 Fender Vibroverb (2x12), 1980 Marshall 4140 Club & Country (used for clean headroom, blended in studio)
Gain
4
Bass
7
Mid
7
Treble
6
Presence
5.5
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Sonicake Matribox II Pro for Pride and Joy?

Use the B-Man N (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Skreamer (TS-808), COMP 1 (Ross Compressor), Spring.

Which pickup should I use for Pride and Joy?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Stevie Ray Vaughan use on Pride and Joy?

Guitar: 1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'. Amp: 1964 Fender Vibroverb (2x12), 1980 Marshall 4140 Club & Country (used for clean headroom, blended in studio).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. 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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