🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get Panic at the Disco's guitar tone

Panic at the Disco across 2 famous tones — mostly through Marshall / Mesa, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 5.5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
🎛️ Get Panic at the Disco's tones on YOUR rig — free →

Panic at the Disco's go-to amps

Marshall / Mesa ×2

2 famous Panic at the Disco tones

I Write Sins Not Tragedies
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
High Hopes
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

Rock amp settings

Panic at the Disco is a rock staple. See the best amp settings for rock — averaged EQ, go-to amps and a full how-to.

Similar artists

TotoSheila on 7PeterpanParokya ni Edgar

How to get Panic at the Disco's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Panic at the Disco use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 5.5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Panic at the Disco?

They favour Marshall / Mesa 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 Panic at the Disco's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall / Mesa and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 5.5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 2 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Panic at the Disco'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.