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How to get Bush's guitar tone

Bush across 2 famous tones — mostly through Fender / 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 5.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 6 · presence 5 (out of 10)
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Bush's go-to amps

Fender / Marshall ×1Marshall / Mesa ×1

2 famous Bush tones

Machinehead
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 6
Glycerine
gain 4 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

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How to get Bush's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Bush use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 6, presence 5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Bush?

They favour Fender / 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 Bush's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Fender / Marshall, Marshall / Mesa) and a starting EQ of gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 6, presence 5 (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 Bush'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.