Vox VT40+ settings
Run To You settings for Vox VT40+
Bryan Adams · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bryan Adams "Run To You" riff tone on a Vox VT40+, select the Clean Standard preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Power level 8. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-05
- Preset / mode
- Clean Standard
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Vox VT40+ knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Power level
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
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 light touch to maintain clarity in the clean riff.
- Focus on fingerstyle playing to achieve a warmer, more rounded tone.
The original rig
What Bryan Adams used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox VT40+ actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall or Hiwatt 4x12, studio blend)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Run To You adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bryan Adams's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Vox VT40+ for Run To You?
Start from the Clean Standard preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5, Power level 8.
Which pickup should I use for Run To You?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Bryan Adams use on Run To You?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall or Hiwatt 4x12, studio blend).
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.
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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.