Roland CUBE-40XL settings
November Rain settings for Roland CUBE-40XL
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "November Rain" solo tone on a Roland CUBE-40XL, select the CLASSIC STACK preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 5, Reverb 4, Efx 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 2 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-01
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC STACK
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 2 · Volume 8-9
Roland CUBE-40XL knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 5
- Reverb
- 4
- Efx
- 0
- Solo
- 7
- Delay looper
- 0
- Power squeezer
- 1
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (Digital) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Set the reverb to add depth to your solos, enhancing the ambient quality.
- Engage the solo boost for added volume and presence during the lead sections.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland CUBE-40XL actually has.
- Guitar
- Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica
- Amp
- Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head (studio), Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 8
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get November Rain adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Roland CUBE-40XL for November Rain?
Start from the CLASSIC STACK preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 5, Reverb 4, Efx 0.
Which pickup should I use for November Rain?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 2 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on November Rain?
Guitar: Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head (studio), Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
November Rain on other amps
- November Rain on Fender Mustang LT25 · 28
- November Rain on Boss Katana · 18
- November Rain on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 6
- November Rain on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 6
- November Rain on Fender Frontman 10G · 4
- November Rain on Fender Champion II 25 · 4
- November Rain on Positive Grid Spark 2 · 4
- November Rain on Line 6 Spider · 3
More Guns N' Roses on the Roland CUBE-40XL
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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.