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Zoom G2X FOUR settings

Pride and Joy settings for Zoom G2X FOUR

Stevie Ray Vaughan · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Stevie Ray Vaughan "Pride and Joy" riff tone on a Zoom G2X FOUR, use the FD Deluxe-R (Fender Deluxe Reverb-inspired) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-15

Amp model
FD Deluxe-R (Fender Deluxe Reverb-inspired)
Channel
Clean
Cab
2x12 open back
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
4
Master
7
Bass
7
Mid
7
Treble
6
Presence
5.5

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveTube Screamer + Booster (Ibanez Tube Screamer with a booster-inspired)Gain 3.5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
  2. 2compressionCompressorLevel 7 · Sustain 5
  3. 3reverbFD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb-inspired)Mix 4 · Decay 3
  4. 4noise gateNoise GateThreshold 4

Playing tips

  • Use a light touch for a dynamic, percussive attack.
  • Incorporate a Texas shuffle feel in your picking.
  • Focus on clean articulation to maintain clarity in the riff.

The original rig

What Stevie Ray Vaughan used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G2X FOUR actually has.

Guitar
1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
Amp
1964 Fender Vibroverb (2x12), 1980 Marshall 4140 Club & Country (used for clean headroom, blended in studio)
Gain
4
Bass
7
Mid
7
Treble
6
Presence
5.5
Reverb
3
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Zoom G2X FOUR for Pride and Joy?

Use the FD Deluxe-R (Fender Deluxe Reverb-inspired) (clean channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, followed by Tube Screamer + Booster (Ibanez Tube Screamer with a booster-inspired), Compressor, FD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb-inspired), Noise Gate.

Which pickup should I use for Pride and Joy?

Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Stevie Ray Vaughan use on Pride and Joy?

Guitar: 1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'. Amp: 1964 Fender Vibroverb (2x12), 1980 Marshall 4140 Club & Country (used for clean headroom, blended in studio).

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.

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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.