Zoom G3Xn settings
Everlong settings for Zoom G3Xn
Foo Fighters · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Foo Fighters "Everlong" riff tone on a Zoom G3Xn, use the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel) amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-07-25
- Amp model
- Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Zoom G3Xn knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTS Drive (Ibanez TS808)Gain 7 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbFD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 3 · Decay 2
- 3noise gateZNR (ZOOM's unique noise reduction)Release 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugs and rhythmic clarity.
- Experiment with aggressive picking for a more dynamic attack.
- Focus on maintaining a consistent strumming pattern for the riff.
The original rig
What Foo Fighters used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G3Xn actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Explorer (black, late 90s model, as used by Dave Grohl on 'The Colour and the Shape')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (100W, 3-channel, as used in studio for distorted tones on 'Everlong')
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Everlong adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Foo Fighters's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Zoom G3Xn for Everlong?
Use the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Orange Channel) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, followed by TS Drive (Ibanez TS808), FD Spring (Fender Spring Reverb), ZNR (ZOOM's unique noise reduction).
Which pickup should I use for Everlong?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Foo Fighters use on Everlong?
Guitar: Gibson Explorer (black, late 90s model, as used by Dave Grohl on 'The Colour and the Shape'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (100W, 3-channel, as used in studio for distorted tones on 'Everlong').
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Everlong on other amps
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Creep · Radiohead
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Plug In Baby · Muse
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.