What Marshall JCM800 settings are best for Punk?

Across 7 famous punk recordings: gain 6.5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Fine-tune per song.

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Marshall JCM800 settings for punk

For punk, a Marshall JCM800 starts around gain 6.5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10) — averaged across 7 famous punk 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.

Punk starting point

Gain

6.5

Bass

Mid

6.5

Treble

Presence

Reverb

1.5

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7 famous punk tones on a Marshall JCM800

WhatsernameGreen Day · punkgain 7.5 · treb 8
bass 5.5 · mid 7.5 Where Am I?Title Fight · punkgain 7 · treb 7.5
bass 8 · mid 5.5 Won't Fall in Love TodaySuicidal Tendencies · punkgain 7 · treb 7
bass 6 · mid 5.5 I Hope You're UnhappyFarside · punkgain 6.5 · treb 7
bass 6 · mid 6.5 Head in the Ceiling FanTitle Fight · punkgain 5.5 · treb 6.5
bass 6 · mid 7 Blitzkrieg BopRamones · punkgain 5.5 · treb 7.5
bass 4 · mid 6 27Title Fight · punkgain 5 · treb 6
bass 7 · mid 6

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