🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get Hot Mulligan's guitar tone

Hot Mulligan across 4 famous tones — mostly through Fender Hot Rod Deluxe. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 5 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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Hot Mulligan's go-to amps

Fender Hot Rod Deluxe ×1

4 famous Hot Mulligan tones

Bckyrd
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
It Smells Like Fudge Axe in Here
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7
Gans Media Retro Games
gain 6 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
Bckyrd
gain 0 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 7

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How to get Hot Mulligan's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Hot Mulligan use?

Averaged across 4 of their tones: gain 5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Hot Mulligan?

They favour Fender Hot Rod Deluxe. 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 Hot Mulligan's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Fender Hot Rod Deluxe) and a starting EQ of gain 5, bass 6, mid 6.5, 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 Hot Mulligan'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.