Dr feelgood amp settings — Vox VT40X
The Mötley crüe guitar tone for “Dr feelgood”, dialed in for a Vox VT40X with a Epiphone SG Standard. Studio version, Dr. Feelgood (1989) — main rhythm riff
Jose Arredondo-modded 1973 Marshall Super Lead 100W, Soldano SLO-100 & Mesa/Boogie blended; Kramer Superstrat with Seymour Duncan JB humbucker
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
The Vox VT40X is a modeling amp, so the US HIGAIN voice replicates the Soldano SLO-100 core saturation Bob Rock blended into the album tracks. The owned Boss SD-1 acts as a classic metal tightener with Drive low and Level high to focus low-end thump without turning the tone muddy. The SG's mahogany body and bridge humbucker provide the necessary warmth and midrange push, needing only slightly boosted mids (7) to match Mick Mars's layered wall-of-sound bite. (Note: the VT40X panel has no physical presence knob).
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