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How to get Pink Floyd's guitar tone

Pink Floyd across 17 famous tones — mostly through Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet, Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet, Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 200 4x12 cabinet, Hiwatt / Fender, with single-coils. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 3.5 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Pink Floyd's go-to amps

Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet ×4Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet ×2Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 200 4x12 cabinet ×2Hiwatt / Fender ×2

17 famous Pink Floyd tones

Money
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Time
gain 5.5 · bass 6.5 · mid 7 · treble 7
Another Brick In the Wall, Pt. 2
gain 5.5 · bass 6.5 · mid 7 · treble 7
Dogs
gain 5.5 · bass 6.5 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
Comfortably Numb
gain 5 · bass 6.5 · mid 7.5 · treble 7
High Hopes
gain 5 · bass 6.5 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
Wish You Were Here
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Echoes
gain 4.5 · bass 6.5 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
Hey You
gain 4.5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
Atom Heart Mother
gain 4.5 · bass 6.5 · mid 7 · treble 7
Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1-5
gain 3.5 · bass 7 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
Breathe (In the Air)
gain 3 · bass 7 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
Comfortably Numb
gain 3 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Wish You Were Here
gain 0 · bass 6 · mid 8 · treble 7
Comfortably Numb
gain 0 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 5
Money
gain 0 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 5
Hey You
gain 0 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6.5

Rock amp settings

Pink Floyd 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 Pink Floyd's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Pink Floyd use?

Averaged across 17 of their tones: gain 3.5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Pink Floyd?

They favour Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet, Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet, Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 200 4x12 cabinet, Hiwatt / Fender with single-coils. 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 Pink Floyd's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet, Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet, Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 200 4x12 cabinet, Hiwatt / Fender and single-coils) and a starting EQ of gain 3.5, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 17 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Pink Floyd'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.