Zoom GFX-5 settings
Crossroads settings for Zoom GFX-5
Cream · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Cream "Crossroads" solo tone on a Zoom GFX-5, use the MS amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 8, Mid 8, Treble 8, Presence 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 1 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-12
- Amp model
- MS
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Greenbacks
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 1 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 8
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 8
Effects chain
- 1overdriveOverdriveGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5
- 3noise gateZOOM Noise ReductionThreshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve touch-sensitive response.
- Use fingerstyle for a warmer, more expressive tone.
- Experiment with varying your attack to enhance sustain and articulation.
The original rig
What Cream used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom GFX-5 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1964 Gibson SG Standard (aka 'The Fool' SG, hand-painted, stock PAF humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall JTM45 100-watt 'Super 100' (Marshall 'plexi', KT66 tubes, 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Crossroads adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Cream's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Zoom GFX-5 for Crossroads?
Use the MS (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 8, Mid 8, Treble 8, Presence 8, followed by Overdrive, Spring, ZOOM Noise Reduction.
Which pickup should I use for Crossroads?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 1 and volume at 10.
What gear did Cream use on Crossroads?
Guitar: 1964 Gibson SG Standard (aka 'The Fool' SG, hand-painted, stock PAF humbuckers). Amp: Marshall JTM45 100-watt 'Super 100' (Marshall 'plexi', KT66 tubes, 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers).
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.
Crossroads on other amps
- Crossroads on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 28
- Crossroads on Boss Katana · 28
- Crossroads on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 26
- Crossroads on Fender Tone Master Pro · 20
- Crossroads on Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless · 17
- Crossroads on Boss GT-1000 · 13
- Crossroads on Fender Mustang LT25 · 12
- Crossroads on Fender Frontman 10G · 10
Popular songs on the Zoom GFX-5
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Walk · Pantera
- 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.