Vox Valvetronix VT30 settings
Whole Lotta Love settings for Vox Valvetronix VT30
Led Zeppelin · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a Vox Valvetronix VT30, select the TWEED 2X12 preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Kramer Baretta · updated 2026-10-19
- Preset / mode
- TWEED 2X12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vox Valvetronix VT30 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for subtle ambiance.
- Play with a tight picking attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting to add dynamics and control to the riff.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Valvetronix VT30 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups)
- Amp
- Supro Coronado 1690T
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Whole Lotta Love adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Led Zeppelin's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Vox Valvetronix VT30 for Whole Lotta Love?
Start from the TWEED 2X12 preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Whole Lotta Love?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Whole Lotta Love?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, single coil pickups). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Kramer Baretta. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Whole Lotta Love on other amps
- Whole Lotta Love on Fender Mustang LT25 · 305
- Whole Lotta Love on Boss Katana · 281
- Whole Lotta Love on Fender Champion 20 · 76
- Whole Lotta Love on Fender Frontman 10G · 72
- Whole Lotta Love on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 60
- Whole Lotta Love on Positive Grid Spark · 59
- Whole Lotta Love on Fender Champion 100 · 57
- Whole Lotta Love on Fender Mustang LT50 · 54
Popular songs on the Vox Valvetronix VT30
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- The End of Heartache · Killswitch Engage
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Comfortably Numb · Pink Floyd
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Live) · Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Prince, Steve Winwood & Tom Petty
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.