What Marshall JCM900 settings are best for Rock?

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

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🎚️ Marshall JCM900 · Rock

Marshall JCM900 settings for rock

For rock, a Marshall JCM900 starts around gain 6.5, bass 6, mid 7, treble 6.5, presence 6 (out of 10) — averaged across 6 famous 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.

Rock starting point

Gain

6.5

Bass

Mid

Treble

6.5

Presence

Reverb

2.5

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6 famous rock tones on a Marshall JCM900

PlumpHole · rockgain 7.5 · treb 6.5
bass 6 · mid 7 So Por Uma NoiteCharlie Brown Jr. · rockgain 7 · treb 6.5
bass 6 · mid 7 Never forgetkessoku band · rockgain 6.5 · treb 7
bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 Supersonic (Live at Wembley Stadium, July 2000)Oasis · rockgain 6.5 · treb 5.5
bass 7 · mid 7 Some Might SayOasis · rockgain 6.5 · treb 7
bass 6 · mid 7 Stand By MeOasis · rockgain 6 · treb 6.5
bass 6 · mid 7

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