Updated:
2025, Aug 7
Attached are the presets I made and use for cover songs, playing live. There's a partial list of the songs in post #4.
Disclaimer: if you load these presets, you may find that the sound doesn’t exactly resemble the guitar sound on the original recording. Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn.
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I believe in a consistent guitar sound in a band setting, so I use just 3 amp models in these presets and a single cab.
Amps: Deluxe Verb, Vox AC30 and Marshall Jubilee.
Cab: 2x12 5153 Stealth (G12H). Alternative cab (channel B): Black Shadow C90+EV12L.
I prefer raw, unprocessed amp tones, and add effects to my liking, whether they can be heard in the original song or not.
Created on the Axe-Fx III, firmware 29.
Most of these presets can be loaded into the FM3 and FM9, but in some cases will cause a CPU overload, or some blocks will not be imported. In general, delete empty parallel rows unless it's obvious that they're needed. Make sure to check the Preset Translation log under the Help menu after each import.
I use RJM’s Mastermind GT/22 foot controller. The FC controllers are certainly the best choice for most users, but I use RJM because it fits my workflow.
I use two expression pedals. One mainly controls Wah and Whammy. The other mainly controls Verb and Delay.
If you don't have pedals or switches, just switch the External Controller Initial Value parameter in the MIDI/Remote menu from 0% to 100% to hear what it does.
