Vox Valvetronix VT30 settings
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Live) settings for Vox Valvetronix VT30
Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Prince, Steve Winwood & Tom Petty · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Prince, Steve Winwood & Tom Petty "While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Live)" solo tone on a Vox Valvetronix VT30, select the AC15TB preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum · updated 2026-10-11
- Preset / mode
- AC15TB
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Vox Valvetronix VT30 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the reverb to add depth to your solo lines.
- Utilize dynamic picking to enhance the expressive bends and fluid lead lines.
The original rig
What Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Prince, Steve Winwood & Tom Petty used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Valvetronix VT30 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely late-model, possibly Dhani Harrison's signature or standard Strat)
- Amp
- Unknown (likely Fender or Vox combo, typical for this genre and era, but not confirmed for this performance)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Live) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Prince, Steve Winwood & Tom Petty's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Vox Valvetronix VT30 for While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Live)?
Start from the AC15TB preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Live)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Prince, Steve Winwood & Tom Petty use on While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Live)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely late-model, possibly Dhani Harrison's signature or standard Strat). Amp: Unknown (likely Fender or Vox combo, typical for this genre and era, but not confirmed for this performance).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Live) on other amps
Popular songs on the Vox Valvetronix VT30
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- The End of Heartache · Killswitch Engage
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Comfortably Numb · Pink Floyd
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.