Kemper Profiler Head settings
Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Kemper Profiler Head
Guns N' Roses · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo tone on a Kemper Profiler Head, use the Marshall Super Lead (Plexi) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-10-19
- Amp model
- Marshall Super Lead (Plexi)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- Marshall 1960 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1wahWah WahPeak 5 · Manual 5 · Peak range 0 · Pedal range 10
- 2delaySingle DelayModulation 0
- 3reverbNatural ReverbSize 5 · Time 6 · Damping 5
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth legato playing for fluidity in the solo.
- Use vibrato on sustained notes to enhance expressiveness.
- Incorporate bends to add emotion and character to the phrases.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-06-21
- Amp model
- Marshall Super Lead (Plexi)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- Marshall 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Kemper Profiler Head knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen ScreamGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to achieve a bright and articulate sound.
- Focus on tight palm muting for clarity in the riff.
- Ensure your picking hand is consistent for even note separation.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Kemper Profiler Head actually has.
- 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)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sweet Child O' Mine 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 Kemper Profiler Head for Sweet Child O' Mine?
Use the Marshall Super Lead (Plexi) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Wah Wah, Single Delay, Natural Reverb.
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 PRS SE Custom 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.