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Marshall MG15DFX settings

Stairway to Heaven settings for Marshall MG15DFX

Led Zeppelin · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Marshall MG15DFX, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Contour 6, Fdd switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-02

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Marshall MG15DFX knobs

Gain
6
Bass
5
Treble
7
Reverb
1.5
Contour
6
Fdd switch
1

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth to your solo.
  • Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a singing sustain characteristic.
  • Focus on clear note separation by playing with precision and control.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15DFX 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 are the best Marshall MG15DFX settings for Stairway to Heaven?

Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Contour 6, Fdd switch 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?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. 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.