What Marshall JTM45 settings are best for Rock?

Across 5 famous rock recordings: gain 5.5, bass 6.5, mid 7, treble 6.5, presence 6.5 (out of 10). Fine-tune per song.

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🎚️ Marshall JTM45 · Rock

Marshall JTM45 settings for rock

For rock, a Marshall JTM45 starts around gain 5.5, bass 6.5, mid 7, treble 6.5, presence 6.5 (out of 10) — averaged across 5 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

5.5

Bass

6.5

Mid

Treble

6.5

Presence

6.5

Reverb

1.5

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5 famous rock tones on a Marshall JTM45

Sunshine of Your LoveCream · rockgain 7.5 · treb 6.5
bass 7 · mid 7.5 Sunshine of Your LoveEric Clapton · classic rockgain 7 · treb 7
bass 8 · mid 8 White RoomEric Clapton · classic rockgain 7 · treb 7
bass 7 · mid 7.5 Brothers in ArmsDire Straits · rockgain 3.5 · treb 5.5
bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 CalifornicationRed Hot Chili Peppers · rockgain 2.5 · treb 7
bass 4 · mid 6

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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