Boss GX-10 settings
Knockin' On Heaven's Door settings for Boss GX-10
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" riff tone on a Boss GX-10, use the JC Clean amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- JC Clean
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveBoosterGain 3 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5
Playing tips
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Use fingerstyle for a warmer, more rounded tone.
- Focus on clean chord transitions to capture the lush quality of the original tone.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1959 Gibson Korina Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Knockin' On Heaven's Door adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss GX-10 for Knockin' On Heaven's Door?
Use the JC Clean (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, followed by Booster, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Knockin' On Heaven's Door?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Knockin' On Heaven's Door?
Guitar: 1959 Gibson Korina Flying V. Amp: Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. 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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More Guns N' Roses on the Boss GX-10
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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.