🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get Ed Sheeran's guitar tone

Ed Sheeran across 3 famous tones — mostly through acoustic / clean. 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 6 · treble 6 · presence 5 (out of 10)
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Ed Sheeran's go-to amps

acoustic / clean ×3

3 famous Ed Sheeran tones

Shape of You
gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Perfect
gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Thinking Out Loud
gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

Clean amp settings

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

How to get Ed Sheeran's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Ed Sheeran use?

Averaged across 3 of their tones: gain 1, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6, presence 5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Ed Sheeran?

They favour acoustic / clean. 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 Ed Sheeran's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (acoustic / clean) and a starting EQ of gain 1, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6, presence 5 (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 Ed Sheeran'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.