Line 6 HX Stomp settings
Stairway to Heaven settings for Line 6 HX Stomp
Led Zeppelin · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Line 6 HX Stomp, use the US Deluxe Vib (Fender Deluxe) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gretsch · updated 2026-10-17
- Amp model
- US Deluxe Vib (Fender Deluxe)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Open Back 1x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveScream 808Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3
- 3compressionCompressorLevel 6 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the articulate, singing sustain characteristic of the original solo.
- Use fingerstyle techniques to enhance the touch sensitivity and note separation.
- Experiment with varying your attack to achieve the biting, cutting lead tone.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 HX Stomp actually has.
- Guitar
- 1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Stairway to Heaven 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 amp model should I use on the Line 6 HX Stomp for Stairway to Heaven?
Use the US Deluxe Vib (Fender Deluxe) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, followed by Scream 808, Spring, Compressor.
Which pickup should I use for Stairway to Heaven?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Stairway to Heaven?
Guitar: 1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gretsch. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Stairway to Heaven on other amps
- Stairway to Heaven on Fender Mustang LT25 · 269
- Stairway to Heaven on Boss Katana · 183
- Stairway to Heaven on Fender Frontman 10G · 95
- Stairway to Heaven on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 69
- Stairway to Heaven on Boss GT-1000 · 63
- Stairway to Heaven on Fender Champion 20 · 50
- Stairway to Heaven on Fender Frontman 15G · 39
- Stairway to Heaven on Fender Frontman 20G · 34
Popular songs on the Line 6 HX Stomp
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Walk · Pantera
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
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.