Zoom G5n settings
Layla settings for Zoom G5n
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Zoom G5n, use the MS800 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 7, 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 PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-10-05
- Amp model
- MS800 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTS-DriveGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2compressionCompressorLevel 7 · Sustain 6
- 3reverbPlateMix 2 · Decay 4
- 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a compressed but aggressive picking attack to emulate Clapton's sharp bite.
- Use fingerstyle or light pick attack to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with 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 G5n 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 G5n for Layla?
Use the MS800 (Marshall JCM800) (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by TS-Drive, Compressor, Plate, Noise Gate.
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 PRS SE Custom 24. 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 G5n
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Creep · Radiohead
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- 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.