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Positive Grid Spark 40 settings

Stairway to Heaven settings for Positive Grid Spark 40

Led Zeppelin · adapted 10 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Positive Grid Spark 40, set Gain 6, Master 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Ibanez GRG121DX · updated 2026-10-31

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Positive Grid Spark 40 knobs

Gain
6
Master
6
Bass
6
Mid
5
Treble
7
Reverb
1.5
Mod
0

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on · 1.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Ensure your picking dynamics are expressive to capture the articulate single notes.
  • Experiment with your picking attack to achieve the bright, cutting lead tone characteristic of the original solo.

Riff settings

Adapted for a EVH Striped Series Frankenstein "Frankie" · updated 2026-06-03

Preset / mode
Fender Twin
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Positive Grid Spark 40 knobs

Gain
3.5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7
Reverb
4
Delay
0
Mod
3

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Engage a subtle modulation effect to add depth and shimmer to the clean tone.
  • Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the notes.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 40 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 Positive Grid Spark 40 settings for Stairway to Heaven?

Set Gain 6, Master 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5.

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 Ibanez GRG121DX. 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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