Fender Champion II 25 settings
Kashmir settings for Fender Champion II 25
Led Zeppelin · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Kashmir" riff tone on a Fender Champion II 25, set Gain 3, Volume 6, Bass 6, Treble 4, Fx level 0, Fx select 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 5-6 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS · updated 2026-10-24
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-6 · Volume 7-8
Fender Champion II 25 knobs
- Gain
- 3
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 4
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx select
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a light palm muting technique to emphasize the rhythmic aspect of the riff.
- Play with a smooth attack to maintain warmth and avoid harshness.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a more nuanced dynamic range.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion II 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Electric XII (12-string electric guitar)
- Amp
- Hiwatt Custom 100 DR103 (likely, based on era and studio use; some sources suggest Marshall, but Hiwatt is most cited for Kashmir studio recording)
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 3.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Kashmir 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 Champion II 25 settings for Kashmir?
Set Gain 3, Volume 6, Bass 6, Treble 4, Fx level 0, Fx select 0.
Which pickup should I use for Kashmir?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 5-6 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Kashmir?
Guitar: Fender Electric XII (12-string electric guitar). Amp: Hiwatt Custom 100 DR103 (likely, based on era and studio use; some sources suggest Marshall, but Hiwatt is most cited for Kashmir studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Kashmir on other amps
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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.