Vox VX15 GT settings
Stairway to Heaven settings for Vox VX15 GT
Led Zeppelin · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Vox VX15 GT, select the VOX AC30TB preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Power Level 8, Amp Selector 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Telecaster · updated 2026-10-06
- Preset / mode
- VOX AC30TB
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Vox VX15 GT knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Power Level
- 8
- Amp Selector
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth to your solos.
- Focus on picking dynamics to achieve the articulate single notes characteristic of the original tone.
- Experiment with your picking attack to enhance the treble-forward, biting attack.
The original rig
What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox VX15 GT actually has.
- 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)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Stairway to Heaven 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 VX15 GT for Stairway to Heaven?
Start from the VOX AC30TB preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Power Level 8, Amp Selector 0.
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 Squier Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Stairway to Heaven on other amps
- Stairway to Heaven on Fender Mustang LT25 · 269
- Stairway to Heaven on Boss Katana · 183
- Stairway to Heaven on Fender Frontman 10G · 95
- Stairway to Heaven on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 69
- Stairway to Heaven on Boss GT-1000 · 63
- Stairway to Heaven on Fender Champion 20 · 50
- Stairway to Heaven on Fender Frontman 15G · 39
- Stairway to Heaven on Fender Frontman 20G · 34
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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.