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Marshall MG30FX settings

Stairway to Heaven settings for Marshall MG30FX

Led Zeppelin · adapted 29 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Marshall MG30FX, set Gain 6, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-11-04

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Marshall MG30FX knobs

Gain
6
Volume
7
Master
5
Bass
5.5
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
1.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on · 1.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth without overwhelming the tone.
  • Maintain a light touch on the strings to achieve the articulate, dynamic response characteristic of the original solo.
  • Experiment with your picking dynamics to enhance the touch-sensitive qualities of the tone.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG30FX 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 MG30FX settings for Stairway to Heaven?

Set Gain 6, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, 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 Gibson SG. 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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