Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier settings
Stairway to Heaven settings for Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier
Led Zeppelin · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier, select the Tweed Bass (Fender Bassman) preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Amp type selector 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-17
- Preset / mode
- Tweed Bass (Fender Bassman)
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Amp type selector
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on a light touch with your picking to maintain dynamic response and articulation.
- Experiment with your volume knob to find the sweet spot for clarity and sustain.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier 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 preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier for Stairway to Heaven?
Start from the Tweed Bass (Fender Bassman) preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Amp type selector 0.
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.
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.