🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get Kansas's guitar tone

Kansas across 3 famous tones — mostly through Cranked tube amp, Marshall, acoustic / clean, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 4 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6 · presence 5 (out of 10)
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Kansas's go-to amps

Cranked tube amp ×1Marshall ×1acoustic / clean ×1

3 famous Kansas tones

Carry On Wayward Son
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Carry On Wayward Son
gain 5.5 · bass 5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5
Dust in the Wind
gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

Rock amp settings

Kansas 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 Kansas's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Kansas use?

Averaged across 3 of their tones: gain 4, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6, presence 5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Kansas?

They favour Cranked tube amp, Marshall, acoustic / clean 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 Kansas's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Cranked tube amp, Marshall, acoustic / clean and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 4, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6, presence 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 Kansas'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.