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.

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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

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,100+ tones.