Valeton GP-200 settings
Creep settings for Valeton GP-200
Radiohead · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Creep" riff tone on a Valeton GP-200, use the MESS DUAL M (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Modern) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-11
- Amp model
- MESS DUAL M (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Modern)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionRAT (ProCo RAT)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2reverbSpring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 3 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction)Release 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack for the chugging riffs.
- Use palm muting to achieve a more aggressive sound.
- Strum power chords firmly to enhance the distortion and sustain.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-200 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Creep adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Valeton GP-200 for Creep?
Use the MESS DUAL M (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Modern) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by RAT (ProCo RAT), Spring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb), NR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction).
Which pickup should I use for Creep?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Creep?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Creep on other amps
Popular songs on the Valeton GP-200
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 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.