What are good starting settings for a Fender Deluxe Reverb?

Across 2 famous recordings: gain 1.5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5 (out of 10). Tune from there per song.

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Fender Deluxe Reverb settings

Real starting points for a Fender Deluxe Reverb, averaged from 2 famous recordings made on one. Use the all-rounder dials below, then jump into any specific tone — ToneAdapt re-dials it for the exact guitar, pickups and amp you actually own.

All-rounder starting point

Gain

1.5

Bass

5.5

Mid

Treble

6.5

Presence

Reverb

4.5

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2 famous tones on a Fender Deluxe Reverb

Stress Relieflate night drive home · indie rockgain 3 · treb 7
bass 5 · mid 6 Moonlight on the RiverMac DeMarco · othergain 0 · treb 6
bass 6 · mid 5.5

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