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Yamaha GA15II settings

Sweet Child O' Mine settings for Yamaha GA15II

Guns N' Roses · adapted 31 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo tone on a Yamaha GA15II, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-11-10

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

Yamaha GA15II knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7

Playing tips

  • Focus on smooth legato playing for fluidity.
  • Use vibrato to enhance sustained notes.
  • Incorporate slides between notes for expressiveness.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112J · updated 2026-11-01

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

Yamaha GA15II knobs

Gain
8
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
6

Playing tips

  • Use a strong pick attack for clarity and punch.
  • Focus on palm muting for tightness in the riff.
  • Experiment with dynamics to emphasize the sustain.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha GA15II actually has.

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)
Gain
8
Bass
5.5
Mid
7.5
Treble
7
Presence
7
Reverb
1
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Yamaha GA15II settings for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7.

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 Yamaha Pacifica 012. 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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