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HeadRush Prime settings

November Rain settings for HeadRush Prime

Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "November Rain" solo tone on a HeadRush Prime, use the 82 LEAD 800 100W amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 0-2 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a PRS US Tremonti · updated 2026-10-05

Amp model
82 LEAD 800 100W
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 closed back with Celestion speakers
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 0-2 · Volume 8-9

HeadRush Prime knobs

Gain
5.5
Bass
5
Mid
5
Treble
5

Amp block

Drive
7
Master
7
Bass
5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Presence
8

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveGreen JRC OverdriveGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  2. 2delayBBD DelayMix 5 · Feedback 3
  3. 3reverbBlackpanel Spring ReverbMix 3 · Decay 4

Playing tips

  • Focus on smooth, controlled bends to achieve that singing sustain.
  • Utilize fingerstyle for a more dynamic touch-sensitive response.
  • Experiment with varying your picking attack for different tonal nuances.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your HeadRush Prime actually has.

Guitar
Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica
Amp
Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head (studio), Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
Gain
7.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Presence
8
Reverb
2.5
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the HeadRush Prime for November Rain?

Use the 82 LEAD 800 100W (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 8, followed by Green JRC Overdrive, BBD Delay, Blackpanel Spring Reverb.

Which pickup should I use for November Rain?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 0-2 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Guns N' Roses use on November Rain?

Guitar: Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head (studio), Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a PRS US Tremonti. 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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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.