Vox Cambridge 50 settings
Layla settings for Vox Cambridge 50
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Vox Cambridge 50, select the BRIT 1959 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 3, Tap tempo 0. Use the all pickups pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-09-30
- Preset / mode
- BRIT 1959
- Pickup
- All pickups
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Vox Cambridge 50 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 3
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Power level
- 8
- Modulation type
- 0
- Delay reverb type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on a compressed picking attack to match the aggressive style of the riff.
- Ensure your guitar is in the bridge position for a sharper bite, similar to Clapton's tone.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Cambridge 50 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 preset should I use on the Vox Cambridge 50 for Layla?
Start from the BRIT 1959 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 3, Tap tempo 0.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
All pickups, 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?
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 Vox Cambridge 50
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sunshine of Your Love · Cream
- My Hero · Foo Fighters
- Midnight Mover · Accept
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Creep · Radiohead
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.