Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Vox Valvetronix VT40X

Vox Valvetronix VT40X knobs

Gain

8.5

Bass

5.5

Mid

7.5

Treble

7

Reverb

0

Bias shift

1

Power level

9

Class selector

1

Built-in effects

• Delay on

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Incorporate a wah pedal during the solo for expressive phrasing.
• Focus on fluid legato playing to achieve the singing sustain characteristic.

Vox Valvetronix VT40X knobs

Gain

8

Bass

5

Mid

7

Treble

6

Reverb

0

Bias shift

1

Power level

8

Class selector

1

Playing tips

• Use aggressive pick attack for clarity and articulation.
• Focus on palm muting for tight riff clarity.
• Ensure to use a strong wrist motion for dynamic playing.

What preset should I use on the Vox Valvetronix VT40X for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Start from the Boutique Metal preset, then set Gain 8.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Bias shift 1.

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 ESP LTD EC-256. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.