🎚️ Punk settings

Best amp settings for punk

Starting-point EQ for punk tone, averaged from 22 famous punk recordings. Dial these in, then fine-tune by ear — or let the tool below adapt them to the exact amp and guitar you own.

Starting point: Gain 6.5 · Bass 6 · Mid 6 · Treble 7 · Presence 6 (out of 10)
💡 Punk is bright, fast and trebly with a tight low end. Treble and presence up, bass moderate so power chords stay punchy.
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Amps most used for punk

Marshall JCM800 (5)Mesa Dual Rectifier (4)Marshall DSL (2)Marshall Plexi (1)Vox AC30 (1)

Famous punk tones

Dammit — blink-182 · Thank You for the Venom — My Chemical Romance · Stay Together for the Kids — blink-182 · Basket Case — Green Day · Dear Maria, Count Me In — All Time Low · Given Up — LINKIN PARK · Demolition Lovers — My Chemical Romance · Thank You for the Venom (2025 Mix) — My Chemical Romance

Community-researched estimates. More: amp settings by amp · amp comparisons · 495 tones.