Vox Valvetronix VT40X settings
Johnny B. Goode settings for Vox Valvetronix VT40X
Chuck Berry · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Chuck Berry "Johnny B. Goode" riff tone on a Vox Valvetronix VT40X, select the Tweed 4x10 preset, then set Gain 2, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Bias shift 0.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-18
- Preset / mode
- Tweed 4x10
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vox Valvetronix VT40X knobs
- Gain
- 2
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Bias shift
- 0.5
- Power level
- 8
- Class selector
- 1
Playing tips
- Use a percussive picking style to enhance the twang.
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the edge-of-breakup sound.
- Keep the attack sharp to maintain clarity and articulation.
The original rig
What Chuck Berry used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Valvetronix VT40X actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson ES-350T
- Amp
- Fender Tweed amp (likely Bassman, Pro, or Deluxe)
- Gain
- 2
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Johnny B. Goode adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Chuck Berry'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 Johnny B. Goode?
Start from the Tweed 4x10 preset, then set Gain 2, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Bias shift 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Johnny B. Goode?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Chuck Berry use on Johnny B. Goode?
Guitar: Gibson ES-350T. Amp: Fender Tweed amp (likely Bassman, Pro, or Deluxe).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Johnny B. Goode on other amps
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Take It Easy · Eagles
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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.