Yamaha THR5 settings
The Thrill is Gone settings for Yamaha THR5
B.B. King · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a Yamaha THR5, select the Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Reverb 0, Effect 0, Dly rev 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Deluxe Nashville Telecaster · updated 2026-07-17
- Preset / mode
- Clean
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-8 · Volume 8-9
Yamaha THR5 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Effect
- 0
- Dly rev
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a heavy pick for a forceful attack to achieve the quick, percussive sound.
- Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics to maintain clarity and articulation in your playing.
- Utilize the amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
The original rig
What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha THR5 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 THR5 for The Thrill is Gone?
Start from the Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Reverb 0, Effect 0, Dly rev 0.
Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-8 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 Fender Deluxe Nashville Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Thrill is Gone on other amps
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- The Thrill is Gone on Boss GT-1000 · 30
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Frontman 10G · 26
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Champion 20 · 16
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Tone Master Pro · 15
- The Thrill is Gone on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 11
Popular songs on the Yamaha THR5
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- It's Not a Fashion Statement It's a Deathwish · My Chemical Romance
- Plug In Baby · Muse
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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.