Like a stone amp settings — Vox Valvetronix VT50
The Audioslave guitar tone for “Like a stone”, dialed in for a Vox Valvetronix VT50 with a Artist AP1 Les paul. Studio version, Audioslave self-titled debut album (2002)
Marshall JCM800 2203, Fender Telecaster (single humbucker) / Music Man Axis, neck pickup, chorus/modulation, minimal gain
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Presence | 4 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 5 |
01Vox VT50 Built-in Chorus
Use the onboard modulation effect — subtle chorus adds the atmospheric width heard on the recording; keep it understated
The Valvetronix UK Modern model replicates the JCM800's mid-forward voice. Your LP's humbuckers are hotter than Morello's single-humbucker Tele, so gain drops from the original's 4-6 down to 3, and treble backs off one notch to prevent harshness. Rolling your tone knob to 7 and volume to 8 mimics the softer, rounder attack of his neck-pickup Telecaster tone.
Get this tone on your amp
These settings are for a Vox Valvetronix VT50. ToneAdapt matches any song to whatever amp, guitar and pedals you own — first match is free.
Get ToneAdapt on Google PlaySong, artist and gear names are used to identify the tone being matched; ToneAdapt is not affiliated with or endorsed by the artists or manufacturers mentioned. Settings are AI-generated starting points — trust your ears.