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EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W settings

Whole Lotta Love settings for EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W

Led Zeppelin · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W, set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Resonance 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

updated 2026-09-29

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

EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W knobs

Gain
3.5
Bass
5
Mid
7
Treble
6
Presence
5
Resonance
5
Reverb
0.5
Gain ch1
0
Gain ch2
5.5
Volume ch1
0
Volume ch2
6
Burn switch
0
Power reduction
1
Overdrive switch
0

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 3

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
  • Maintain a tight picking attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
  • Experiment with palm muting to achieve a chunkier sound during the riff.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W actually has.

Guitar
Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups)
Amp
Supro Coronado 1690T
Gain
3.5
Bass
6
Mid
8
Treble
6
Presence
5.5
Reverb
1.5
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best EVH 5150 Iconic Series 15W settings for Whole Lotta Love?

Set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Resonance 5.

Which pickup should I use for Whole Lotta Love?

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

What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Whole Lotta Love?

Guitar: Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T.

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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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.