M-VAVE TANK-G settings
Sweet Child O' Mine settings for M-VAVE TANK-G
Guns N' Roses · adapted 28 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo tone on a M-VAVE TANK-G, select the Based on Marshall JCM800 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Noise gate 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-11-10
- Preset / mode
- Based on Marshall JCM800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
M-VAVE TANK-G knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Noise gate
- 1
Built-in effects
- Delay on
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 noise gate to keep your tone tight and articulate during the solo.
- Utilize the bridge pickup for bright and cutting leads.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX40 · updated 2026-10-09
- Preset / mode
- Based on Plexi 100
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
M-VAVE TANK-G knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Noise gate
- 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Focus on palm muting for tight riff clarity.
- Aim for a consistent strumming pattern to maintain percussive feel.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-VAVE TANK-G 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 preset should I use on the M-VAVE TANK-G for Sweet Child O' Mine?
Start from the Based on Marshall JCM800 preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Noise gate 1.
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 Epiphone SG Standard. 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.