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How to get Green Day's guitar tone

Green Day across 7 famous tones — mostly through Marshall JCM800 2203, Marshall 1959 SLP Super Lead, Marshall-style amp, Marshall, with P-90s. 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 7 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Green Day's go-to amps

Marshall JCM800 2203 ×2Marshall 1959 SLP Super Lead ×1Marshall-style amp ×1Marshall ×1

7 famous Green Day tones

Basket Case
gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 7.5 · treble 8.5
Whatsername
gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 7.5 · treble 8
When I Come Around
gain 7 · bass 5.5 · mid 7 · treble 7.5
American Idiot
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
gain 4 · bass 6.5 · mid 4.5 · treble 6
Longview
gain 3 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7
Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

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How to get Green Day's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Green Day use?

Averaged across 7 of their tones: gain 5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 7, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Green Day?

They favour Marshall JCM800 2203, Marshall 1959 SLP Super Lead, Marshall-style amp, Marshall with P-90s. 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 Green Day's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall JCM800 2203, Marshall 1959 SLP Super Lead, Marshall-style amp, Marshall and P-90s) and a starting EQ of gain 5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 7, presence 5.5 (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 Green Day'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.