Stagg 10 GA settings
Dark Red settings for Stagg 10 GA
Steve Lacy · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Steve Lacy "Dark Red" solo tone on a Stagg 10 GA, set Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-15
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Stagg 10 GA knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for articulate single notes.
- Incorporate slight finger vibrato for sustain.
- Experiment with dynamics to bring out the fuzz edge.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-15
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Stagg 10 GA knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on a percussive attack to capture the funky rhythm.
- Use light fingerstyle or hybrid picking for articulation.
- Keep your dynamics controlled to maintain clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What Steve Lacy used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Stagg 10 GA actually has.
- Guitar
- Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster
- Amp
- Fender Frontman 212R 100-Watt 2x12-Inch Guitar Combo Amp
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Dark Red adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Steve Lacy's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Stagg 10 GA settings for Dark Red?
Set Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5.
Which pickup should I use for Dark Red?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Steve Lacy use on Dark Red?
Guitar: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster. Amp: Fender Frontman 212R 100-Watt 2x12-Inch Guitar Combo Amp.
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.
Popular songs on the Stagg 10 GA
- Hotel California · Eagles
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- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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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.