Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Positive Grid Spark GO

Positive Grid Spark GO knobs

Gain

8.5

Bass

5.5

Mid

7.5

Treble

7

Reverb

0

Music volume

7

Built-in effects

• Delay on

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Incorporate a wah pedal during the solo for expressive lead phrasing.
• Focus on smooth legato playing to achieve the fluid lead tone characteristic of the original solo.

Positive Grid Spark GO knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

6

Reverb

0.5

Music volume

5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (hall) · 3

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 tight picking attack to achieve the percussive quality of the riff.
• Experiment with your touch sensitivity to enhance the dynamics of the riff.

What preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark GO for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Start from the Rockerverb preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Music volume 7.

Which pickup should I use for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Sweet Child O' Mine?

Guitar: Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.