Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 settings
Whole Lotta Love settings for Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40
Led Zeppelin · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS CE 24 · updated 2026-07-19
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Boost
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for subtle ambiance.
- Keep your picking hand tight for a percussive attack on the strings.
- Experiment with palm muting to emphasize the tightness of the riff.
Solo 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 3-4
Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Boost
- 1
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic response.
- Incorporate a distinct wah sweep during the solo.
- Focus on percussive attack for tight notes.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups)
- Amp
- Supro Coronado 1690T
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Whole Lotta Love adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Led Zeppelin'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 Whole Lotta Love?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Whole Lotta Love?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Whole Lotta Love?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS CE 24. 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.