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How to get Guns N' Roses's guitar tone

Guns N' Roses across 12 famous tones — mostly through 1977 Marshall Super Lead model 1959, Marshall, 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959, Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head, 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 7 · treble 6.5 · presence 6.5 (out of 10)
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Guns N' Roses's go-to amps

1977 Marshall Super Lead model 1959 ×2Marshall ×21977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 ×1Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head ×1

12 famous Guns N' Roses tones

Sweet Child O' Mine
gain 8.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 7.5 · treble 7
Welcome To The Jungle
gain 8.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 8 · treble 7
Sweet Child O' Mine
gain 8 · bass 5.5 · mid 7.5 · treble 7
November Rain
gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 8 · treble 7
Paradise City
gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7.5
Welcome To The Jungle
gain 7 · bass 5.5 · mid 7.5 · treble 7
Mr. Brownstone (Live)
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
Paradise City
gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
gain 6 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
Dont Cry
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
November Rain
gain 4 · bass 5.5 · mid 8 · treble 7
Patience
gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

Rock amp settings

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How to get Guns N' Roses's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Guns N' Roses use?

Averaged across 12 of their tones: gain 6.5, bass 5.5, mid 7, treble 6.5, presence 6.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Guns N' Roses?

They favour 1977 Marshall Super Lead model 1959, Marshall, 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959, Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head 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 Guns N' Roses's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (1977 Marshall Super Lead model 1959, Marshall, 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959, Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 6.5, bass 5.5, mid 7, treble 6.5, presence 6.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 12 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Guns N' Roses'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.