Stairway to Heaven settings for Vox Valvetronix VT40X

Vox Valvetronix VT40X knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

7

Reverb

1.5

Bias shift

1

Power level

9

Class selector

1

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the solo.
• Focus on a dynamic picking style to enhance the articulate single notes.
• Experiment with your picking attack to achieve a biting tone.

What preset should I use on the Vox Valvetronix VT40X for Stairway to Heaven?

Start from the Brit 800 preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Bias shift 1.

Which pickup should I use for Stairway to Heaven?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Led Zeppelin use on Stairway to Heaven?

Guitar: 1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup). Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Brian May Guitars BMG Special (Red Special). Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.