🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get Paramore's guitar tone

Paramore across 6 famous tones — mostly through Marshall JCM2000, Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100W head with Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head, 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 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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Paramore's go-to amps

Marshall JCM2000 ×3Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100W head with Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab ×1Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head ×1Marshall / Mesa ×1

6 famous Paramore tones

Decode
gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7
Misery Business
gain 6 · bass 5.5 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
That's What You Get
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Still Into You
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Ain’t It Fun
gain 3 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 6
The Only Exception
gain 2 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

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How to get Paramore's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Paramore use?

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

What gear do I need to sound like Paramore?

They favour Marshall JCM2000, Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100W head with Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head, 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 Paramore's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall JCM2000, Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100W head with Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head, Marshall / Mesa and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 6 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Paramore'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.