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Vox AC15C1 settings

Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Vox AC15C1

Guns N' Roses · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo tone on a Vox AC15C1, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Normal volume 0, Tremolo depth 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-23

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Vox AC15C1 knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Treble
6
Reverb
0.5
Normal volume
0
Tremolo depth
0
Tremolo speed
0
Top boost bass
5
Top boost treble
6
Top boost volume
6

Playing tips

  • Focus on smooth, fluid legato playing to emulate the singing sustain.
  • Use vibrato on sustained notes to add expressiveness.
  • Incorporate slides and bends for emotional impact.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox AC15C1 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
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Vox AC15C1 settings for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Normal volume 0, Tremolo depth 0.

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 Fender Stratocaster. 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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