Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 settings
Knockin' On Heaven's Door settings for Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" solo tone on a Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 1.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 5-6 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-1000 Fluence · updated 2026-05-28
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-6 · Volume 8-9
Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Boost
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the boost to enhance sustain and cut through the mix during the solo.
- Utilize the resonance control to tighten the low end for a punchier sound.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-1000 Fluence · updated 2026-05-28
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Boost
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth to the chords.
- Pick with a dynamic touch to achieve the articulate midrange and slightly compressed attack.
- Focus on open, ringing chords to capture the classic British crunch.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1959 Gibson Korina Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Knockin' On Heaven's Door 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 Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 for Knockin' On Heaven's Door?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Knockin' On Heaven's Door?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 5-6 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Knockin' On Heaven's Door?
Guitar: 1959 Gibson Korina Flying V. Amp: Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-1000 Fluence. 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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