Vox Valvetronix VT40X settings
End of Beginning settings for Vox Valvetronix VT40X
Djo · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Djo "End of Beginning" riff tone on a Vox Valvetronix VT40X, select the Deluxe CL preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 4, Bias shift 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Kramer Striker 100ST · updated 2026-10-15
- Preset / mode
- Deluxe CL
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vox Valvetronix VT40X knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 4
- Bias shift
- 0
- Power level
- 8
- Class selector
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Plate) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a gentle fingerstyle technique to maintain the intimate, present sound.
- Focus on articulate note separation to enhance clarity in your riff.
The original rig
What Djo used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Valvetronix VT40X actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson ES-335
- Amp
- Unknown model (no direct source for studio amp on this song)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get End of Beginning adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Djo's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Vox Valvetronix VT40X for End of Beginning?
Start from the Deluxe CL preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 4, Bias shift 0.
Which pickup should I use for End of Beginning?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Djo use on End of Beginning?
Guitar: Gibson ES-335. Amp: Unknown model (no direct source for studio amp on this song).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Kramer Striker 100ST. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
End of Beginning on other amps
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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.