🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get DAY6's guitar tone

DAY6 across 3 famous tones — mostly through Bright pop-rock. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 4.5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5 · presence 6 (out of 10)
🎛️ Get DAY6's tones on YOUR rig — free →

DAY6's go-to amps

Bright pop-rock ×3

3 famous DAY6 tones

Time of Our Life
gain 4.5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Congratulations
gain 4.5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
You Were Beautiful
gain 4 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5

Rock amp settings

DAY6 is a rock staple. See the best amp settings for rock — averaged EQ, go-to amps and a full how-to.

Similar artists

Pink FloydNirvanaAlice in ChainsGuns N' RosesBon JoviMy Chemical RomanceThe BeatlesVan Halen

How to get DAY6's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does DAY6 use?

Averaged across 3 of their tones: gain 4.5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like DAY6?

They favour Bright pop-rock. 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 DAY6's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Bright pop-rock) and a starting EQ of gain 4.5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 3 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get DAY6'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.