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Yamaha GA15 settings

Whole Lotta Love settings for Yamaha GA15

Led Zeppelin · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a Yamaha GA15, set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-09-03

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Yamaha GA15 knobs

Gain
3.5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
6

Built-in effects

  • Reverb off

Playing tips

  • Focus on tight, percussive picking to capture the aggressive attack.
  • Use palm muting on the lower strings for a more pronounced riff sound.
  • Experiment with dynamics; play harder for more bite and softer for a smoother tone.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha GA15 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
Full Whole Lotta Love tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Yamaha GA15 settings for Whole Lotta Love?

Set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.

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 Yamaha Pacifica 112V. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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