Yamaha THR10II settings
Mr. Jones settings for Yamaha THR10II
Counting Crows · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Counting Crows "Mr. Jones" riff tone on a Yamaha THR10II, select the CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Reverb 3, Effect 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez AZ2204B · updated 2026-08-25
- Preset / mode
- CRUNCH
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Yamaha THR10II knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
- Effect
- 0
- Echo rev
- 0
- Audio output
- 5
- Guitar output
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Strum lightly to maintain clarity and articulation in the notes.
- Focus on dynamic picking to enhance the touch-sensitive response of your setup.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez AZ2204B · updated 2026-08-25
- Preset / mode
- CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8
Yamaha THR10II knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 5
- Effect
- 0
- Echo rev
- 0
- Audio output
- 5
- Guitar output
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 6
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 dynamic picking to achieve the articulate phrasing characteristic of the original solo.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a warmer, more rounded tone.
The original rig
What Counting Crows used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha THR10II actually has.
- Guitar
- Epiphone Casino
- Amp
- Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Champ 5F1 (1956-1958)
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mr. Jones adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Counting Crows's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Yamaha THR10II for Mr. Jones?
Start from the CRUNCH preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Reverb 3, Effect 0.
Which pickup should I use for Mr. Jones?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Counting Crows use on Mr. Jones?
Guitar: Epiphone Casino. Amp: Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Champ 5F1 (1956-1958).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez AZ2204B. 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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- Walk · Pantera
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- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
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- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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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.