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Line 6 Spider III settings

Stairway to Heaven settings for Line 6 Spider III

Led Zeppelin · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Line 6 Spider III, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Boost 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Solo settings

updated 2026-10-29

Preset / mode
Crunch
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Line 6 Spider III knobs

Gain
5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
1.5
Boost
1
FX Knob 1
5
FX Knob 2
4
Noise Gate
1
Tap Delay Time
0

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Engage the boost for added sustain and volume during the solo.
  • Experiment with the FX Knob 1 to add a subtle modulation effect that enhances the lead tone.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider III 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
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Line 6 Spider III for Stairway to Heaven?

Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Boost 1.

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?

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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