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Boss Dual Cube LX settings

Stairway to Heaven settings for Boss Dual Cube LX

Led Zeppelin · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Boss Dual Cube LX, select the BRIT COMBO preset, then set Gain 6, Volume 0, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-11-12

Preset / mode
BRIT COMBO
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Boss Dual Cube LX knobs

Gain
6
Volume
0
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
1.5
Mic volume
0
Delay level
0
Reverb type
0
Reverb level
0
Modulation level
0

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to moderate for added depth.
  • Focus on dynamics; pick lightly for softer notes and harder for more aggressive attacks.
  • Experiment with fingerstyle for a more nuanced touch-sensitive response.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Dual Cube LX actually has.

Guitar
1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup)
Amp
Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased)
Gain
6
Bass
6.5
Mid
5
Treble
7
Presence
5.5
Reverb
2
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Boss Dual Cube LX for Stairway to Heaven?

Start from the BRIT COMBO preset, then set Gain 6, Volume 0, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for Stairway to Heaven?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Stairway to Heaven?

Guitar: 1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RG. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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