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Zoom G1Xon settings

Whole Lotta Love settings for Zoom G1Xon

Led Zeppelin · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" riff tone on a Zoom G1Xon, use the MS 1959 amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 8, Treble 6, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-18

Amp model
MS 1959
Channel
Crunch
Cab
4x12 closed back
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
4
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
8
Treble
6
Presence
6
Original drive
4

Effects chain

  1. 1fuzzFuzzFaceFuzz 7 · Level 8
  2. 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 5

Playing tips

  • Focus on tight, percussive picking to capture the aggressive attack of the riff.
  • Use palm muting selectively to add punch and clarity to the notes.
  • Experiment with your picking dynamics to achieve a raw, biting tone.

The original rig

What Led Zeppelin used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1Xon 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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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 amp model should I use on the Zoom G1Xon for Whole Lotta Love?

Use the MS 1959 (crunch channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 8, Treble 6, Presence 6, followed by FuzzFace, Spring.

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 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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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.