🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get Athena's guitar tone

Athena across 2 famous tones — mostly through Marshall, Marshall / Mesa. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 6.5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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Athena's go-to amps

Marshall ×1Marshall / Mesa ×1

2 famous Athena tones

Holigan
gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Ben Böyleyim
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7

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How to get Athena's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Athena use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 6.5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Athena?

They favour Marshall, Marshall / Mesa. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Athena's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall, Marshall / Mesa) and a starting EQ of gain 6.5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 2 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Athena's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · tuning chart · all 1,200+ tones.