Marshall Code 50 settings
Stairway to Heaven settings for Marshall Code 50
Led Zeppelin · adapted 13 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Marshall Code 50, set Gain 6, Volume 6, Master 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Player Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-10-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
- Cabinet on (1960AX (4x12, G12M-25 Greenback))
- Power amp on (American Class A/B (6L6))
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a touch of spaciousness.
- Pick lightly for a more articulate sound, emphasizing the dynamic response.
- Experiment with your picking attack to achieve the singing sustain characteristic.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-04-04
- Preset / mode
- Tweed Bassman
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use the middle pickup for a balanced, bright tone.
- Maintain a gentle attack to preserve the chiming clarity.
- Keep your amp's reverb at a moderate level to enhance the spacious feel.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 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 are the best Marshall Code 50 settings for Stairway to Heaven?
Set Gain 6, Volume 6, Master 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7.
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 Fender Player Stratocaster HSS. 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 Marshall Code 50
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
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.