Hotone Ampero II Stage settings
November Rain settings for Hotone Ampero II Stage
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "November Rain" solo tone on a Hotone Ampero II Stage, use the UK Lead amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 8. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 0-2 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-08-26
- Amp model
- UK Lead
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 0-2 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 8
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen DriveGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delayDigital DelayMix 5 · Feedback 3
- 3reverbHallMix 4 · Decay 5
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, controlled bends to emulate the singing sustain.
- Use fingerstyle for a warmer attack, enhancing the violin-like quality.
- Experiment with touch-sensitive dynamics to achieve creamy overdrive.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-26
- Amp model
- UK Lead
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 0 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 8
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen DriveGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5
- 3compressionDyna CompLevel 7 · Sustain 6
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic playing to capture the organic overdrive.
- Focus on smooth transitions between notes for a singing sustain.
- Experiment with volume swells to mimic the emotional phrasing of the original riff.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Hotone Ampero II Stage 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get November Rain 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 amp model should I use on the Hotone Ampero II Stage for November Rain?
Use the UK Lead (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 8, followed by Green Drive, Digital Delay, Hall.
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?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
November Rain on other amps
- November Rain on Fender Mustang LT25 · 28
- November Rain on Boss Katana · 18
- November Rain on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 6
- November Rain on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 6
- November Rain on Fender Frontman 10G · 4
- November Rain on Fender Champion II 25 · 4
- November Rain on Positive Grid Spark 2 · 4
- November Rain on Line 6 Spider · 3
More Guns N' Roses on the Hotone Ampero II Stage
All Guns N' Roses tones →Popular songs on the Hotone Ampero II Stage
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- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Walk · Pantera
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Even Flow · Pearl Jam
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.