Vox Valvetronix VT40X settings
Take Me Home, Country Roads (Original Version) settings for Vox Valvetronix VT40X
John Denver · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the John Denver "Take Me Home, Country Roads (Original Version)" riff tone on a Vox Valvetronix VT40X, select the Deluxe CL preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 5, Reverb 0, Bias shift 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Kramer Striker 100ST · updated 2026-10-15
- Preset / mode
- Deluxe CL
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Vox Valvetronix VT40X knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
- Bias shift
- 0
- Power level
- 8
- Class selector
- 0
Playing tips
- Use fingerpicking for a warm, natural sound.
- Strum gently to maintain clarity and avoid harshness.
- Focus on smooth transitions between chords for a flowing sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Kramer Striker 100ST · updated 2026-10-15
- Preset / mode
- Deluxe CL
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Vox Valvetronix VT40X knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Bias shift
- 1
- Power level
- 8
- Class selector
- 1
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, flowing fingerpicking to enhance the warm tone.
- Use gentle strumming to maintain clarity without overpowering the acoustic resonance.
- Pay attention to dynamics; softer playing will yield a more intimate sound.
The original rig
What John Denver used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Valvetronix VT40X actually has.
- Guitar
- Martin D-28 Acoustic
- Amp
- None (mic'd acoustic guitar, no amp used on original recording)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 2
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 3.5
- Presence
- 2.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Take Me Home, Country Roads (Original Version) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts John Denver'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 Take Me Home, Country Roads (Original Version)?
Start from the Deluxe CL preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 5, Reverb 0, Bias shift 0.
Which pickup should I use for Take Me Home, Country Roads (Original Version)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did John Denver use on Take Me Home, Country Roads (Original Version)?
Guitar: Martin D-28 Acoustic. Amp: None (mic'd acoustic guitar, no amp used on original recording).
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.
Popular songs on the Vox Valvetronix VT40X
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- Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) · The Cure
- Walk · Pantera
- The Chain · Fleetwood Mac
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Take It Easy · Eagles
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- Johnny B. Goode · Chuck Berry
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.