Yamaha THR10II settings
The Thrill is Gone settings for Yamaha THR10II
B.B. King · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Yamaha THR10II, select the CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 1, Effect 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-09-19
- Preset / mode
- CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Yamaha THR10II knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
- Effect
- 0
- Echo rev
- 0
- Audio output
- 5
- Guitar output
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a heavy pick for a forceful attack to achieve a percussive sound.
- Focus on clean phrasing to allow for singing sustain from your playing style.
- Keep your guitar volume high for ample headroom and clarity.
The original rig
What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha THR10II actually has.
- Guitar
- mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV
- Amp
- Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Thrill is Gone adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts B.B. King'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 The Thrill is Gone?
Start from the CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 1, Effect 0.
Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did B.B. King use on The Thrill is Gone?
Guitar: mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV. Amp: Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. 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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- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
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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.