Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb settings
Whole Lotta Love settings for Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb
Led Zeppelin · adapted 15 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb, set Gain 3.5, Bass 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Vibrato speed 5, Vibrato intensity 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-10-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Vibrato speed
- 5
- Vibrato intensity
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle depth.
- Maintain a tight picking style to achieve the percussive attack characteristic of the riff.
- Experiment with the guitar volume to find the sweet spot for crunch without losing clarity.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Whole Lotta Love adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Led Zeppelin's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb settings for Whole Lotta Love?
Set Gain 3.5, Bass 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Vibrato speed 5, Vibrato intensity 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?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Whole Lotta Love on other amps
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- Whole Lotta Love on Positive Grid Spark · 59
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- Even Flow · Pearl Jam
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.