Sonicake Matribox II Pro settings
Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Sonicake Matribox II Pro
Guns N' Roses · adapted 13 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo tone on a Sonicake Matribox II Pro, use the Brit 800 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Hex N600 · updated 2026-11-10
- Amp model
- Brit 800
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1wahCry Wah (Dunlop CryBaby)Position 5
- 2delayWarmMix 5 · Feedback 5
- 3reverbRoomMix 3 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Utilize a smooth, fluid picking technique to achieve singing sustain.
- Incorporate subtle wah sweeps during the solo for expressive dynamics.
- Focus on aggressive bends and vibrato to enhance the lead tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Hex N600 · updated 2026-10-05
- Amp model
- Brit 800
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed-back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Sonicake Matribox II Pro knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
Effects chain
- 1overdriveSkreamer (TS-808)Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbPlateMix 3 · Decay 4
- 3delaySlapbackMix 3 · Feedback 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to achieve the bright and articulate attack.
- Focus on tight, percussive strumming to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch on lower notes.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Sonicake Matribox II Pro actually has.
- 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)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sweet Child O' Mine 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 amp model should I use on the Sonicake Matribox II Pro for Sweet Child O' Mine?
Use the Brit 800 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Cry Wah (Dunlop CryBaby), Warm, Room.
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 Hex N600. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Sweet Child O' Mine on other amps
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- Sweet Child O' Mine on Fender Tone Master Pro · 182
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- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
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- Hotel California · Eagles
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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.