Fractal Audio FM9 settings
Always On the Run settings for Fractal Audio FM9
Lenny Kravitz · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Lenny Kravitz "Always On the Run" riff tone on a Fractal Audio FM9, use the Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum · updated 2026-05-15
- Amp model
- Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT808Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 5
- 2reverbLondon PlateMix 3 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Use a percussive attack to emphasize the punchy nature of the riff.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed for dynamic response.
- Experiment with palm muting on the lower strings for added thickness.
The original rig
What Lenny Kravitz used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fractal Audio FM9 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (Slash's 1987 Les Paul Standard, likely with Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, likely with 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet, as used by Slash in studio)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Always On the Run adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Lenny Kravitz's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Fractal Audio FM9 for Always On the Run?
Use the Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by T808, London Plate.
Which pickup should I use for Always On the Run?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Lenny Kravitz use on Always On the Run?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (Slash's 1987 Les Paul Standard, likely with Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, likely with 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet, as used by Slash in studio).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender American Performer Telecaster Hum. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Always On the Run on other amps
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Turn Me Loose · Loverboy
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Rock and Roll · Led Zeppelin
- Walk · Pantera
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.