Stairway to Heaven settings for Fender '65 Twin Reverb

Fender '65 Twin Reverb knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5.5

Mid

5

Treble

7

Reverb

1.5

Bright switch

1

Vibrato speed

0

Vibrato intensity

0

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Engage the bright switch to enhance the treble response, making the tone more cutting.
• Maintain a dynamic picking attack to achieve the articulate note separation characteristic of the original solo.

What are the best Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings for Stairway to Heaven?

Set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Bright switch 1.

Which pickup should I use for Stairway to Heaven?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Stairway to Heaven?

Guitar: 1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.