Who Can I Sound Like With a Gibson Les Paul Standard and Neural DSP Quad Cortex?

Gibson Les Paul StandardNeural DSP Quad CortexFuzz

Your closest match is Jack White at 77/100. 10 artists analysed from the ToneStakr database.

Your closest match: Jack White (77/100)

Gibson Les Paul Standard + Neural DSP Quad Cortex + Fuzz

#1
Jack White
Jack White
2000sBlues-RockAlternative
77Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects36%

Anatomically, this rig makes sense as a Jack White approximation. The standout component is the combination of Gibson Les Paul Standard and Neural DSP Quad Cortex. Notable tonal fingerprints include: raw, primal, lo-fi. To move even closer, consider adding a ProCo RAT2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson Les Paul StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Neural DSP Quad CortexLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#2
Kim Thayil
Kim Thayil
1990sGrungeAlternative
77Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects36%

The match is driven less by exact gear names and more by tonal behaviour. Key tonal traits include: dark, oppressive, droning. The strongest contributor is the combination of Gibson Les Paul Standard and Neural DSP Quad Cortex. The easiest upgrade path would be to add a ProCo RAT2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson Les Paul StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Neural DSP Quad CortexLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#3
Josh Homme
Josh Homme
1990sRockStoner Rock
77Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects36%

The tones Josh Homme built in the studio share several important qualities with what this rig produces. The foundation of the similarity is the combination of Gibson Les Paul Standard and Neural DSP Quad Cortex. This rig emphasises: qotsa-desert-rock, slinky-heavy, baritone-vibes. The largest remaining gap is a Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson Les Paul StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Neural DSP Quad CortexLoad a Fender Deluxe or Tweed model. Push the gain to 6-7The magic is in the amp pushed to the edge — use a Tube Screamer as a boost if available.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#4
J Mascis
J Mascis
1990sAlternativeIndie
74Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects24%

Dialled in correctly, this setup would make a lot of players think of J Mascis. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Gibson Les Paul Standard and Neural DSP Quad Cortex. This rig emphasises: woozy, fuzz-heavy, melodic-lead. Several important elements align — the overall character is recognisably close.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson Les Paul StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Neural DSP Quad CortexLoad a Fender Deluxe or Tweed model. Push the gain to 6-7The magic is in the amp pushed to the edge — use a Tube Screamer as a boost if available.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#5
Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan
1990sAlternativeGrunge
70Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects8%

Anatomically, this rig makes sense as a Billy Corgan approximation. The largest overlap comes from the combination of Gibson Les Paul Standard and Neural DSP Quad Cortex. Shared sonic characteristics include: wall-of-sound, smashing-pumpkins, dense-layering. To move even closer, consider adding a ProCo RAT2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson Les Paul StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmKeep the guitar volume at 10 — the amp handles the gain.
Neural DSP Quad CortexLoad a high-gain model (Mesa Rectifier or 5150 style). Gain: 7-8A noise gate helps keep the high-gain chain clean during pauses.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#6
Slash
Slash
1980sHard RockRock
68Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects0%

The match with Slash's tone is real, even if the rig isn't complete. There are real points of overlap, though some differences remain. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Gibson Les Paul Standard and Neural DSP Quad Cortex. The resulting sound profile highlights: les-paul-driven, marshall-crunch, bluesy-hard-rock.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson Les Paul StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Neural DSP Quad CortexLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#7
Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page
1960sRockHard Rock
68Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects0%

Jimmy Page built their approach around blues-rooted and dynamic. The overall character of this setup reflects those same priorities. The largest overlap comes from the combination of Gibson Les Paul Standard and Neural DSP Quad Cortex. To move even closer, consider adding a Dunlop GCB95 Cry Baby Wah to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson Les Paul StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Neural DSP Quad CortexLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#8
Peter Green
Peter Green
1960sBluesBlues-Rock
68Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects0%

While not an exact recreation, this rig lands firmly in Peter Green's tonal neighbourhood. Several of the key ingredients are already in place. The foundation of the similarity is the combination of Gibson Les Paul Standard and Neural DSP Quad Cortex. The resulting sound profile highlights: out-of-phase-pickup, warm-vocal, vintage-tone.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson Les Paul StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Neural DSP Quad CortexLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#9
Lindsey Buckingham
Lindsey Buckingham
1970sRockPop Rock
68Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects0%

The tones Lindsey Buckingham built in the studio share several important qualities with what this rig produces. The closest match comes from the combination of Gibson Les Paul Standard and Neural DSP Quad Cortex. Shared sonic characteristics include: fingerpicking-electric, fleetwood-mac, layered-harmonics. To move even closer, consider adding a Electro-Harmonix Small Clone to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson Les Paul StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Neural DSP Quad CortexLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.
#10
Peter Frampton
Peter Frampton
1970sRockPop Rock
68Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects0%

Running Gibson Les Paul Standard into Neural DSP Quad Cortex gets you further into Peter Frampton's world than most players expect. The resulting sound profile highlights: talk-box, singing-lead, melodic. The easiest upgrade path would be to add a Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer to close the remaining gap. There are real points of overlap, though some differences remain.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson Les Paul StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Neural DSP Quad CortexLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
FuzzFuzz: 8-9, Volume: match unity gain, Tone: 5-6Run the fuzz into a clean-ish amp — too much amp gain kills the fuzz character.

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