Zoom G3Xn settings
Layla settings for Zoom G3Xn
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Zoom G3Xn, use the MS 800 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-10-15
- Amp model
- MS 800 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTS Drive (Ibanez TS808)Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2compressionComp (MXR Dyna Comp)Level 7 · Sustain 6
- 3reverbPlateMix 3 · Decay 4
- 4noise gateZNR (ZOOM's unique noise reduction)Release 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a compressed but aggressive picking attack to match the original tone.
- Use a strong down-picking technique to emphasize the riff's punch.
- Experiment with slight palm muting on the lower strings for a tighter sound.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G3Xn actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Derek and the Dominos'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 Layla?
Use the MS 800 (Marshall JCM800) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by TS Drive (Ibanez TS808), Comp (MXR Dyna Comp), Plate, ZNR (ZOOM's unique noise reduction).
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Derek and the Dominos use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Layla on other amps
Popular songs on the Zoom G3Xn
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- 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
- Walk · Pantera
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.