Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Fender Mustang (V1 Series)

Fender Mustang (V1 Series) knobs

Gain

8.5

Bass

5

Treble

7

Reverb

0

Tap tempo

1

Mid control

6

Effect level

6

Built-in effects

• Delay on

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Engage a wah pedal during the solo for expressive lead phrasing.
• Focus on smooth legato playing to achieve the fluid lead tone characteristic of the original.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang (V1 Series) for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Start from the British '80s preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tap tempo 1, Mid control 6.

Which pickup should I use for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Sweet Child O' Mine?

Guitar: Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

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