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How to get Django Reinhardt's guitar tone

Django Reinhardt across 2 famous tones — mostly through acoustic. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 7 · treble 6 · presence 5 (out of 10)
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Django Reinhardt's go-to amps

acoustic ×2

2 famous Django Reinhardt tones

Minor Swing
gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 7 · treble 6
Nuages
gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 7 · treble 6

Jazz amp settings

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

How to get Django Reinhardt's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Django Reinhardt use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 1, bass 5, mid 7, treble 6, presence 5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Django Reinhardt?

They favour acoustic. 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 Django Reinhardt's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (acoustic) and a starting EQ of gain 1, bass 5, mid 7, 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 Django Reinhardt'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.