Vox VT20+ settings
La Grange settings for Vox VT20+
ZZ Top · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the ZZ Top "La Grange" solo tone on a Vox VT20+, select the UK Rock Special preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Tap tempo 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-09-29
- Preset / mode
- UK Rock Special
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Vox VT20+ knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Power level
- 8
- Noise reduction
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the solo.
- Focus on dynamic picking to enhance the touch-sensitive response.
- Experiment with pinch harmonics for expressive leads.
Riff settings
updated 2026-09-15
- Preset / mode
- UK Rock Special
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vox VT20+ knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Power level
- 8
- Noise reduction
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Keep your palm muting light to maintain clarity while adding a tight groove.
- Focus on dynamic playing to enhance the touch-sensitive response of the amp.
The original rig
What ZZ Top used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox VT20+ actually has.
- Guitar
- 1955 Fender Stratocaster (hardtail, sunburst, maple neck)
- Amp
- 1969 Marshall Super Lead 100
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get La Grange adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts ZZ Top's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Vox VT20+ for La Grange?
Start from the UK Rock Special preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Tap tempo 0.
Which pickup should I use for La Grange?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did ZZ Top use on La Grange?
Guitar: 1955 Fender Stratocaster (hardtail, sunburst, maple neck). Amp: 1969 Marshall Super Lead 100.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
La Grange on other amps
Popular songs on the Vox VT20+
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Layla · Derek & The Dominos
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Floods · Pantera
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.