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How to get Foo Fighters's guitar tone

Foo Fighters across 7 famous tones — mostly through Marshall / Mesa, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Vox AC30, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

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

Marshall / Mesa ×3Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head ×1Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier ×1Vox AC30 ×1

7 famous Foo Fighters tones

Monkey Wrench
gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
Everlong
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7.5
The Pretender
gain 7 · bass 4.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5
Learn to Fly
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
My Hero
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Best of You
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Times Like These
gain 0 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5

Rock amp settings

Foo Fighters 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 Foo Fighters's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Foo Fighters use?

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

What gear do I need to sound like Foo Fighters?

They favour Marshall / Mesa, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Vox AC30 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 Foo Fighters's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall / Mesa, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Vox AC30 and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 7 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Foo Fighters'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 · all 1,200+ tones.