Valeton GP-200 settings
Layla settings for Valeton GP-200
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Valeton GP-200, use the UK 50 (Marshall JMP50) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Duo-Sonic HS · updated 2026-09-08
- Amp model
- UK 50 (Marshall JMP50)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTS-OD (Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808)Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2compressionCOMP Compressor (Ross Compressor)Level 7 · Sustain 6
- 3reverbPlate Reverb (EMT 140 Plate Reverb)Mix 3 · Decay 4
- 4noise gateNR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction)Release 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a compressed but aggressive picking attack to match the original tone.
- Utilize fingerstyle or hybrid picking to achieve a smooth, flowing sound.
- Pay attention to the dynamics of the riff; play with energy to capture the blues-rock essence.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-200 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 amp model should I use on the Valeton GP-200 for Layla?
Use the UK 50 (Marshall JMP50) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by TS-OD (Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808), COMP Compressor (Ross Compressor), Plate Reverb (EMT 140 Plate Reverb), NR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction).
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 Duo-Sonic HS. 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 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.