Yamaha THR10X settings
How Could I settings for Yamaha THR10X
Cynic · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Cynic "How Could I" solo tone on a Yamaha THR10X, select the POWER I preset, then set Gain 7.5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24T · updated 2026-11-09
- Preset / mode
- POWER I
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Yamaha THR10X knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Effect
- 6
- Dly rev
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Digital) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the built-in chorus for added modulation and width in the solo.
- Keep your playing smooth and legato to achieve the liquid lead tone characteristic of the original.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24T · updated 2026-11-07
- Preset / mode
- POWER I
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Yamaha THR10X knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Effect
- 0
- Dly rev
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive palm muting to achieve tight and percussive rhythm.
- Use alternate picking for articulate note separation.
- Maintain a consistent attack for clarity in complex chord voicings.
The original rig
What Cynic used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha THR10X actually has.
- Guitar
- 1991 Ibanez Universe UV7 (7-string)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Focus album era)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get How Could I adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Cynic's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Yamaha THR10X for How Could I?
Start from the POWER I preset, then set Gain 7.5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for How Could I?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Cynic use on How Could I?
Guitar: 1991 Ibanez Universe UV7 (7-string). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Focus album era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24T. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Yamaha THR10X
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Bleed · Meshuggah
- Fallen Angel of Doom · Blasphemy
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- The Man Who Sold the World (Live Acoustic) · Nirvana
- Purple Haze · The Jimi Hendrix Experience
- Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity · Dream Theater
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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.