Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Fractal Audio FM9

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

7.5

Treble

7

Presence

7

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveT808Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
2. 2reverbLondon PlateMix 3 · Decay 4
3. 3delay2290Mix 3 · Feedback 4
4. 4compressionCompressorLevel 6 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
5. 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5

Playing tips

• Use aggressive pick attack to achieve the percussive clarity of the riff.
• Focus on palm muting for tight, controlled low-end response.
• Experiment with finger positioning to enhance note separation and articulation.

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

7.5

Treble

7

Presence

7

Effects chain

1. 1wahCry WahPosition 5
2. 2delay2290Mix 5 · Feedback 5
3. 3reverbLondon PlateMix 3 · Decay 3
4. 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
5. 5compressionCompressorLevel 5 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5 · Threshold 4

Playing tips

• Use fingerstyle for a smoother attack and fluidity in the solo.
• Incorporate subtle bends to emulate the singing quality of the original tone.
• Experiment with the wah pedal during the solo for expressive sweeps.

What amp model should I use on the Fractal Audio FM9 for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Use the Plexi 100W High (Marshall Super Lead) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by T808, London Plate, 2290, Compressor, Noise Gate.

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 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.