Stairway to Heaven settings for Fender Mustang (V2 Series)

Fender Mustang (V2 Series) knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5

Treble

7

Reverb

1.5

Tap tempo

0

Mid control

6

Effect level

5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Focus on picking dynamics to achieve the articulate single notes characteristic of the solo.
• Experiment with the gain settings to find the sweet spot for singing sustain without losing clarity.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang (V2 Series) for Stairway to Heaven?

Start from the '59 Bassman preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Tap tempo 0, Mid control 6.

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 Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.