What Ampeg settings are best for Hard Rock?

Across 3 famous hard rock recordings: gain 4.5, bass 4.5, mid 6.5, treble 6, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Fine-tune per song.

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🎚️ Ampeg · Hard Rock

Ampeg settings for hard rock

For hard rock, an Ampeg starts around gain 4.5, bass 4.5, mid 6.5, treble 6, presence 5.5 (out of 10) — averaged across 3 famous hard rock recordings made on one. Use these as a starting point, then let GuitarToneAdapt re-dial the exact tone for the guitar, pickups and amp you actually own.

Hard Rock starting point

Gain

4.5

Bass

4.5

Mid

6.5

Treble

Presence

5.5

Reverb

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3 famous hard rock tones on a Ampeg

Walk This WayAerosmith · hard rockgain 5 · treb 6
bass 4 · mid 7.5 Sweet EmotionAerosmith · hard rockgain 5 · treb 6
bass 5 · mid 6.5 Dream OnAerosmith · hard rockgain 4 · treb 6
bass 5 · mid 6

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Settings are community-researched estimates averaged across hard rock recordings, adapted to your gear by GuitarToneAdapt. Best amp settings for hard rock · All tones