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Boss Dual Cube LX settings

Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Boss Dual Cube LX

Guns N' Roses · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo tone on a Boss Dual Cube LX, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Effects 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

updated 2026-10-25

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Boss Dual Cube LX knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
7
Treble
7
Reverb
0.5
Effects
0
Mic vol
5
Delay reverb
0

Built-in effects

  • Delay on

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in delay set to 5 for rhythmic repeats to enhance your solo.
  • Consider using the bridge pickup for a brighter, more cutting tone.
  • Engage the effects to add depth to your sound, but keep it subtle to maintain clarity.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Dual Cube LX actually has.

Guitar
Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica
Amp
1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley)
Gain
8
Bass
5.5
Mid
7.5
Treble
7
Presence
7
Reverb
1
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Boss Dual Cube LX settings for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Effects 0.

Which pickup should I use for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Sweet Child O' Mine?

Guitar: Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

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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