Vox Valvetronix VT20X settings
Layla settings for Vox Valvetronix VT20X
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Vox Valvetronix VT20X, select the BRIT 1959 preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-10-16
- Preset / mode
- BRIT 1959
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Vox Valvetronix VT20X knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 2
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Amp models selector
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a strong, aggressive picking attack to emphasize the crunch.
- Incorporate palm muting during the riff to add tightness and punch.
- Experiment with dynamics by varying your picking strength for expressive phrasing.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Valvetronix VT20X 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 Valvetronix VT20X for Layla?
Start from the BRIT 1959 preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2.
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 Telecaster. 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 Valvetronix VT20X
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
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.