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How to get Led Zeppelin's guitar tone

Led Zeppelin across 12 famous tones — mostly through Marshall / Supro, Supro Coronado 1690T, Hiwatt Custom 100 DR103, Marshall Super Lead 1959, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 5 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Led Zeppelin's go-to amps

Marshall / Supro ×3Supro Coronado 1690T ×2Hiwatt Custom 100 DR103 ×1Marshall Super Lead 1959 ×1

12 famous Led Zeppelin tones

Achilles Last Stand (Remaster)
gain 6.5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7
Stairway to Heaven
gain 6 · bass 6.5 · mid 5 · treble 7
Whole Lotta Love
gain 6 · bass 6.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 7
Immigrant Song
gain 6 · bass 6.5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Whole Lotta Love
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Heartbreaker
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 7 · treble 6
Rock and Roll
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Black Dog
gain 5.5 · bass 7 · mid 5.5 · treble 7
Since Ive Been Loving You
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 7 · treble 6
Heartbreaker
gain 3.5 · bass 6 · mid 7.5 · treble 6.5
Kashmir
gain 3 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 4.5
The Lemon Song
gain 2 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 6

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How to get Led Zeppelin's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Led Zeppelin use?

Averaged across 12 of their tones: gain 5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Led Zeppelin?

They favour Marshall / Supro, Supro Coronado 1690T, Hiwatt Custom 100 DR103, Marshall Super Lead 1959 with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Led Zeppelin's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall / Supro, Supro Coronado 1690T, Hiwatt Custom 100 DR103, Marshall Super Lead 1959 and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 12 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Led Zeppelin's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,200+ tones.