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Marshall MG15DFX settings

Whole Lotta Love settings for Marshall MG15DFX

Led Zeppelin · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a Marshall MG15DFX, set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Contour 6, Fdd switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Sonic Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-18

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Marshall MG15DFX knobs

Gain
3.5
Bass
5
Treble
6
Reverb
0.5
Contour
6
Fdd switch
1

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on · 0.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
  • Adjust the contour control to enhance mid-range presence for a tighter sound.
  • Experiment with the FDD switch to simulate tube amp response.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15DFX actually has.

Guitar
Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups)
Amp
Supro Coronado 1690T
Gain
3.5
Bass
6
Mid
8
Treble
6
Presence
5.5
Reverb
1.5
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Marshall MG15DFX settings for Whole Lotta Love?

Set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Contour 6, Fdd switch 1.

Which pickup should I use for Whole Lotta Love?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Whole Lotta Love?

Guitar: Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Sonic 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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