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NUX MG-400 settings

Stairway to Heaven settings for NUX MG-400

Led Zeppelin · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a NUX MG-400, use the Cali Crunch 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

updated 2026-10-05

Amp model
Cali Crunch
Channel
Crunch
Cab
Open back cabinet
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

  1. 1overdriveT ScreamerGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 4

Playing tips

  • Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the articulate note separation.
  • Use fingerstyle for added warmth and sustain in the notes.
  • Experiment with slight palm muting for a more controlled attack.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-400 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
Full Stairway to Heaven tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the NUX MG-400 for Stairway to Heaven?

Use the Cali Crunch (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, followed by T Screamer, Spring.

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?

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.