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How to get Fall Out Boy's guitar tone

Fall Out Boy across 4 famous tones — mostly through Marshall / Mesa, Mesa / Marshall, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 6.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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Fall Out Boy's go-to amps

Marshall / Mesa ×3Mesa / Marshall ×1

4 famous Fall Out Boy tones

This Aint a Scene Its an Arms Race
gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 5 · treble 7
Sugar Were Goin Down
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Thnks fr th Mmrs
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Centuries
gain 6 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7

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How to get Fall Out Boy's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Fall Out Boy use?

Averaged across 4 of their tones: gain 6.5, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Fall Out Boy?

They favour Marshall / Mesa, Mesa / Marshall with humbuckers. 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 Fall Out Boy's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall / Mesa, Mesa / Marshall and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 6.5, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 4 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Fall Out Boy'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.