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Valeton GP-200 settings

The Thrill is Gone settings for Valeton GP-200

B.B. King · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt

To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Valeton GP-200, use the Dark Twin (Fender Twin Reverb) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a PRS SE Silver Sky · updated 2026-10-21

Amp model
Dark Twin (Fender Twin Reverb)
Channel
Clean
Cab
Open Back 2x12
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

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

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveTS-OD (Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
  2. 2compressionCOMP Compressor (Ross Compressor)Level 7 · Sustain 6
  3. 3reverbSpring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 3 · Decay 4

Playing tips

  • Use a heavy pick for a percussive attack.
  • Focus on finger placement to achieve quick, articulate notes.
  • Employ a strong attack to emphasize the clean headroom.

The original rig

What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-200 actually has.

Guitar
mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV
Amp
Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo
Gain
0
Bass
6.5
Mid
6.5
Treble
6
Presence
5
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Valeton GP-200 for The Thrill is Gone?

Use the Dark Twin (Fender Twin Reverb) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5, 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 The Thrill is Gone?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did B.B. King use on The Thrill is Gone?

Guitar: mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV. Amp: Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo.

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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