Roland CUBE-40XL settings
Ziggy Stardust (2012 Remaster) settings for Roland CUBE-40XL
David Bowie · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the David Bowie "Ziggy Stardust (2012 Remaster)" solo tone on a Roland CUBE-40XL, select the BRIT COMBO preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Lead gain 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 5-7 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton SC-Custom II · updated 2026-03-26
- Preset / mode
- BRIT COMBO
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-7 · Volume 8-10
Roland CUBE-40XL knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Lead gain
- 6
- Delay level
- 0
- Lead volume
- 7
- Solo switch
- 0
- Solo volume
- 8
- Efx intensity
- 0
- Power squeezer
- 0
- Jc clean volume
- 0
- Tap stop button
- 0
- Channel select switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle spacious feel.
- Maintain an aggressive attack with your picking to achieve the desired punchy presence.
- Experiment with vibrato techniques to enhance the singing quality of the notes.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton SC-Custom II · updated 2026-03-26
- Preset / mode
- BRIT COMBO
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Roland CUBE-40XL knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Lead gain
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Lead volume
- 0
- Solo switch
- 0
- Solo volume
- 0
- Efx intensity
- 0
- Power squeezer
- 1
- Jc clean volume
- 0
- Tap stop button
- 0
- Channel select switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a tight picking attack to achieve the punchy, percussive sound characteristic of the riff.
- Consider using the amp's built-in reverb for added depth, but keep it subtle.
- Adjust your playing dynamics to emphasize the note separation and clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What David Bowie used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland CUBE-40XL actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, likely 1968 model, as used by Mick Ronson)
- Amp
- Marshall Major 200W head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1972)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Ziggy Stardust (2012 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts David Bowie'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 Ziggy Stardust (2012 Remaster)?
Start from the BRIT COMBO preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Lead gain 6.
Which pickup should I use for Ziggy Stardust (2012 Remaster)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 5-7 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did David Bowie use on Ziggy Stardust (2012 Remaster)?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, likely 1968 model, as used by Mick Ronson). Amp: Marshall Major 200W head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1972).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton SC-Custom II. 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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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.