What amp settings does Prince use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 3.5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Prince?

They favour Deceptively CLEAN amp. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

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How to get Prince's guitar tone

Prince across 2 famous tones — mostly through Deceptively CLEAN amp. 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 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)

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Prince's go-to amps

Deceptively CLEAN amp ×1

2 famous Prince tones

Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?

gain 5.5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7

Kiss

gain 1.5 · bass 3.5 · mid 5 · treble 7

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 495 tones.