Fender Champion II 25 settings
November Rain settings for Fender Champion II 25
Guns N' Roses · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "November Rain" solo tone on a Fender Champion II 25, set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Bass 5.5, Treble 7, Fx level 6, Fx select 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 0-2 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS · updated 2026-11-09
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 0-2 · Volume 8-9
Fender Champion II 25 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Fx level
- 6
- Fx select
- 5
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (Digital) · 6
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Set the reverb to add depth, but keep it subtle to avoid muddiness.
- Focus on smooth bends and touch-sensitive dynamics to emulate the singing sustain of the original solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-01
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 0 · Volume 8-9
Fender Champion II 25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Fx level
- 5
- Fx select
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the riff.
- Keep your playing dynamic to capture the touch-sensitive nature of the original tone.
- Experiment with picking intensity to achieve the warm, singing sustain characteristic of the original riff.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion II 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica
- Amp
- Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head (studio), Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 8
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get November Rain adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses'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 November Rain?
Set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Bass 5.5, Treble 7, Fx level 6, Fx select 5.
Which pickup should I use for November Rain?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 0-2 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on November Rain?
Guitar: Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head (studio), Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers.
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.
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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.