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Aint talkin bout love amp settings — Vox + Celestion Vox Cambridge 30 Reverb

The Van halen guitar tone for “Aint talkin bout love”, dialed in for a Vox + Celestion Vox Cambridge 30 Reverb with a EVH Striped Series. Studio version, Van Halen I (1978)

Original rig

1968 Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Plexi) with Variac, Frankenstrat with bridge humbucker, MXR Phase 90, MXR Flanger, Echoplex EP-3

Compressed, saggy crunch with mid-forward bite and subtle phaser swirl

Amp settings — Vox + Celestion Vox Cambridge 30 Reverb

CHANNELNormal (drive up for crunch)

Knob	Setting (0–10)
Gain	8
Bass	4
Mid	7
Treble	5
Reverb	0
Master	6

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Guitar

PICKUPbridge TONE10 VOLUME10

Signal chain

01MXR Phase 90

RECOMMENDED — not currently owned. Essential for the swirling texture on the main riff. Set slow, around 9 o'clock.

Speed 3

Why these settings

The Vox Cambridge 50 is a solid-state amp with Class A-style voicing—brighter and less compressed than a variaced Plexi. Pushed gain to 8 to compensate for the lack of tube sag. Cut treble to 5 (vs original's 7) because Vox amps have a pronounced treble peak that will get harsh. Boosted mid to 7 to capture the Marshall's mid-forward bark. Without a Phase 90, the tone will lack Eddie's signature swirl—this pedal is critical to the track.

PRO TIPTune down to Eb standard. On the main arpeggiated Am riff, dig in with your pick near the bridge for that aggressive attack, then roll your guitar volume to 7-8 during the verse for cleaner dynamics—Eddie's brown sound cleaned up beautifully with volume knob work.

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