Roland CUBE-20XL settings
18 And Life settings for Roland CUBE-20XL
Skid Row · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Skid Row "18 And Life" riff tone on a Roland CUBE-20XL, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Efx solo 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Roland CUBE-20XL knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Efx solo
- 0
- Power squeezer switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugs and articulate power chords.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack to enhance note separation.
- Keep your playing percussive to maintain clarity in the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Roland CUBE-20XL knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Efx solo
- 7
- Power squeezer switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the EFX/SOLO for an added boost during the solo for more presence.
- Experiment with the reverb to add depth to your lead lines.
The original rig
What Skid Row used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland CUBE-20XL actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Soloist (blue) or Spector Les Paul Jr.-style with Floyd Rose
- Amp
- A/DA MP-1 preamp into Marshall JCM 800 or McIntosh/Groove Tubes power amp
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get 18 And Life adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Skid Row's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Roland CUBE-20XL settings for 18 And Life?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Efx solo 0.
Which pickup should I use for 18 And Life?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Skid Row use on 18 And Life?
Guitar: Jackson Soloist (blue) or Spector Les Paul Jr.-style with Floyd Rose. Amp: A/DA MP-1 preamp into Marshall JCM 800 or McIntosh/Groove Tubes power amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
18 And Life on other amps
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- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Beat It · Michael Jackson
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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.