Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Stairway to Heaven settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Led Zeppelin · adapted 23 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the Brit Plexi 100 Normal (Marshall Super Lead 100) 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 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-10-14
- Amp model
- Brit Plexi 100 Normal (Marshall Super Lead 100)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen 808 (Ibanez TS808)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpring Reverb Engine (M)Mix 2 · Decay 3
- 3compressionChief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer)Level 6 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the articulate single notes characteristic of the original tone.
- Use fingerstyle techniques for added warmth and sustain in the notes.
- Experiment with slight palm muting to control the attack on certain notes.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex 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 Quad Cortex for Stairway to Heaven?
Use the Brit Plexi 100 Normal (Marshall Super Lead 100) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, followed by Green 808 (Ibanez TS808), Spring Reverb Engine (M), Chief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer).
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 Yamaha Pacifica 112V. 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
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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.