Mr. Brightside settings for Vox VT40X

Vox VT40X knobs

Gain

2

Volume

7

Bass

4

Mid

5

Treble

6

Reverb

1

Class

0

Bias shift

0

Power level

8

Built-in effects

• Chorus on
• Reverb on · 1

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Adjust the reverb to add depth and ambience to your riffs.
• Keep your picking hand light for a cleaner attack on the strings.

What are the best Vox VT40X settings for Mr. Brightside?

Set Gain 2, Volume 7, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.

Which pickup should I use for Mr. Brightside?

Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did The Killers use on Mr. Brightside?

Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, early 2000s, as used by Dave Keuning on the studio recording). Amp: Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio recording, 2003 era; Fender-style amp confirmed by multiple sources).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.