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Valeton GP-200 settings

Pride and Joy settings for Valeton GP-200

Stevie Ray Vaughan · adapted 11 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Stevie Ray Vaughan "Pride and Joy" riff tone on a Valeton GP-200, use the Dark Vibra (Fender Vibroverb) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 4, 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 PRS SE Silver Sky · updated 2026-11-08

Amp model
Dark Vibra (Fender Vibroverb)
Channel
Clean
Cab
2x12 open back
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
4
Master
7
Bass
7
Mid
7
Treble
6
Presence
5

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveTS-OD (Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808)Gain 3.5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
  2. 2compressionCOMP Compressor (Ross Compressor)Level 6 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
  3. 3reverbSpring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 2 · Decay 3

Playing tips

  • Focus on a Texas shuffle feel to capture the groove.
  • Use a percussive attack to emphasize the rhythm.
  • Maintain a dynamic touch to allow for clean headroom and slight grit.

The original rig

What Stevie Ray Vaughan used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-200 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 Valeton GP-200 for Pride and Joy?

Use the Dark Vibra (Fender Vibroverb) (clean channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by TS-OD (Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808), COMP Compressor (Ross Compressor), Spring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb).

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 PRS SE Silver Sky. 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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