Fender '65 Princeton Reverb settings
Whole Lotta Love settings for Fender '65 Princeton Reverb
Led Zeppelin · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a Fender '65 Princeton Reverb, set Gain 3.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Reverb level 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-08-05
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender '65 Princeton Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Reverb level
- 0
- Vibrato speed
- 0
- Vibrato intensity
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle ambiance.
- Dial in the gain to achieve a crunchy, aggressive tone suitable for the riff.
- Keep the volume at a moderate level to maintain clarity while ensuring a punchy attack.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Princeton 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 Princeton Reverb settings for Whole Lotta Love?
Set Gain 3.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Reverb level 0.
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 Gibson Les Paul. 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 Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 60
- Whole Lotta Love on Positive Grid Spark · 59
- Whole Lotta Love on Fender Champion 100 · 57
- Whole Lotta Love on Fender Mustang LT50 · 54
Popular songs on the Fender '65 Princeton Reverb
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- The Thrill is Gone · B.B. King
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Walk · Pantera
- Creep · Radiohead
- Float On · Modest Mouse
- Lithium · Nirvana
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.