Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X settings
Stairway to Heaven settings for Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X
Led Zeppelin · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X, use the Drive amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez AF75G Artcore Hollowbody Electric Guitar · updated 2026-08-17
- Amp model
- Drive
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 12-inch speaker
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1reverbSpring ReverbMix 2 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the articulate note separation.
- Use a light touch for a singing sustain, allowing the notes to bloom.
- Experiment with slight palm muting on the lower strings for added texture.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X 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 amp model should I use on the Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X for Stairway to Heaven?
Use the Drive (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, followed by Spring Reverb.
Which pickup should I use for Stairway to Heaven?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 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 Ibanez AF75G Artcore Hollowbody Electric Guitar. 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
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- Stairway to Heaven on Boss Katana · 183
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- 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
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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.