Vox VT20+ settings
Whole Lotta Love settings for Vox VT20+
Led Zeppelin · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a Vox VT20+, select the VOX AC30 Standard preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 0.5, Tap tempo 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-10-19
- Preset / mode
- VOX AC30 Standard
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Vox VT20+ knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Power level
- 8
- Noise reduction
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add some depth to the tone.
- Focus on a tight picking attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Experiment with the power level to find the sweet spot for your volume without losing clarity.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s · updated 2026-07-21
- Preset / mode
- VOX AC30 Special
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 3-4
Vox VT20+ knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Power level
- 8
- Noise reduction
- 2
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic response.
- Incorporate a distinct wah sweep during the solo.
- Focus on percussive attack to enhance the crunch.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox VT20+ 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 VT20+ for Whole Lotta Love?
Start from the VOX AC30 Standard preset, then set Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 0.5, Tap tempo 0.
Which pickup should I use for Whole Lotta Love?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 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 Epiphone SG Standard. 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 VT20+
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Layla · Derek & The Dominos
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Floods · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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.