Vox Valvetronix VT40X settings
The Chain settings for Vox Valvetronix VT40X
Fleetwood Mac · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Fleetwood Mac "The Chain" riff tone on a Vox Valvetronix VT40X, select the Brit 800 preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1, Bias shift 1. Use the bridge 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
- Brit 800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vox Valvetronix VT40X knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
- Bias shift
- 1
- Power level
- 8
- Class selector
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve touch-sensitive responses in your playing.
- For added sustain, try playing closer to the bridge for a brighter tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Kramer Striker 100ST · updated 2026-10-15
- Preset / mode
- Brit 800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vox Valvetronix VT40X knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Bias shift
- 1
- Power level
- 8
- Class selector
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on articulate bends and vibrato to capture the expressive quality of the solo.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a warm but cutting sound.
The original rig
What Fleetwood Mac used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Valvetronix VT40X actually has.
- Guitar
- 1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- Fender Showman (silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Chain adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Fleetwood Mac'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 The Chain?
Start from the Brit 800 preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1, Bias shift 1.
Which pickup should I use for The Chain?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Fleetwood Mac use on The Chain?
Guitar: 1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: Fender Showman (silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s).
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.
The Chain on other amps
Popular songs on the Vox Valvetronix VT40X
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Boys Don't Cry (Single Version) · The Cure
- Walk · Pantera
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Take It Easy · Eagles
- Teenage Dirtbag · Wheatus
- Johnny B. Goode · Chuck Berry
- Paranoid Android · Radiohead
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.