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How to get Extreme's guitar tone

Extreme across 3 famous tones — mostly through Marshall 1959 Super Lead, acoustic, Marshall. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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Extreme's go-to amps

Marshall 1959 Super Lead ×1acoustic ×1Marshall ×1

3 famous Extreme tones

Decadence Dance
gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7
Get the Funk Out
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
More Than Words
gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

Rock amp settings

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

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How to get Extreme's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Extreme use?

Averaged across 3 of their tones: gain 5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Extreme?

They favour Marshall 1959 Super Lead, acoustic, Marshall. 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 Extreme's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall 1959 Super Lead, acoustic, Marshall) and a starting EQ of gain 5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, 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 Extreme'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.