What Marshall Plexi (Super Lead) settings are best for Blues?

Across 3 famous blues recordings: gain 6, bass 6, mid 7, treble 5.5, presence 5 (out of 10). Fine-tune per song.

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Marshall Plexi (Super Lead) settings for blues

For blues, a Marshall Plexi (Super Lead) starts around gain 6, bass 6, mid 7, treble 5.5, presence 5 (out of 10) — averaged across 3 famous blues 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.

Blues starting point

Gain

Bass

Mid

Treble

5.5

Presence

Reverb

1.5

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3 famous blues tones on a Marshall Plexi (Super Lead)

La GrangeZZ Top · blues rockgain 6 · treb 5.5
bass 6 · mid 7 Sharp Dressed ManZZ Top · blues rockgain 6 · treb 5.5
bass 6 · mid 7 Gimme All Your Lovin'ZZ Top · blues rockgain 6 · treb 5.5
bass 6 · mid 7

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