Fender Champion 20 settings
Is This Love (2017 Remaster) settings for Fender Champion 20
Whitesnake · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Whitesnake "Is This Love (2017 Remaster)" riff tone on a Fender Champion 20, select the '65 Twin-Amp preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 3. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-20
- Preset / mode
- '65 Twin-Amp
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Champion 20 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use the amp's built-in chorus to add lush shimmer to the riff.
- Keep your picking dynamics light to maintain clarity while allowing for subtle breakup.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a warmer attack on the notes.
The original rig
What Whitesnake used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion 20 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes, 1978, with Tim Shaw humbuckers)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Is This Love (2017 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Whitesnake's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Champion 20 for Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?
Start from the '65 Twin-Amp preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 3.
Which pickup should I use for Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Whitesnake use on Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes, 1978, with Tim Shaw humbuckers). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. 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.