Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb settings
Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb
Guns N' Roses · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo tone on a Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb, select the Normal Channel preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Attenuator 3, Bright switch 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-23
- Preset / mode
- Normal Channel
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Attenuator
- 3
- Bright switch
- 0
Playing tips
- Use the Lil' RAT distortion pedal to achieve the necessary overdrive for the solo.
- Incorporate a wah pedal for expressive sweeps during the solo.
- Focus on smooth legato playing to enhance the fluidity of the lead tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-23
- Preset / mode
- Normal Channel
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Attenuator
- 2
- Bright switch
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Focus on palm muting for tight, percussive riffs.
- Experiment with finger positioning to enhance sustain.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb actually has.
- 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)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sweet Child O' Mine 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 preset should I use on the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb for Sweet Child O' Mine?
Start from the Normal Channel preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Attenuator 3, Bright switch 0.
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 Fender 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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