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Zoom G1X Four settings

Stairway to Heaven settings for Zoom G1X Four

Led Zeppelin · adapted 14 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" solo tone on a Zoom G1X Four, use the FD DLXR (Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-12

Amp model
FD DLXR (Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb)
Channel
Crunch
Cab
1x12 open back
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Amp block

Drive
5
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
5
Treble
7
Presence
5

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveTS Drive (Ibanez TS808)Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbSpringMix 5 · Decay 4

Playing tips

  • Use a light touch for dynamic response and articulation.
  • Focus on fingerstyle techniques to enhance sustain and clarity.
  • Experiment with picking harder on certain notes for a biting attack.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1X Four 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
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Zoom G1X Four for Stairway to Heaven?

Use the FD DLXR (Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by TS Drive (Ibanez TS808), Spring.

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 Stratocaster. 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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