🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get Heart's guitar tone

Heart across 3 famous tones — mostly through Direct to console, Music Man head, 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 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Heart's go-to amps

Direct to console ×1Music Man head ×1Marshall ×1

3 famous Heart tones

Barracuda
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Barracuda
gain 5.5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Crazy On You
gain 3.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7

Rock amp settings

Heart 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 Heart's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Heart use?

Averaged across 3 of their tones: gain 5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Heart?

They favour Direct to console, Music Man head, 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 Heart's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Direct to console, Music Man head, Marshall and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 5.5 (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 Heart'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.