🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get Queen's guitar tone

Queen across 3 famous tones — mostly through Vox AC30, clean bass amp. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Queen's go-to amps

Vox AC30 ×2clean bass amp ×1

3 famous Queen tones

Bohemian Rhapsody
gain 6.5 · bass 6 · mid 8 · treble 6
Flick of the Wrist (Live at the Rainbow, London / November 1974)
gain 6.5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7.5
Another One Bites the Dust
gain 2 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 6

Rock amp settings

Queen 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 Queen's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Queen use?

Averaged across 3 of their tones: gain 5, bass 6, mid 7, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Queen?

They favour Vox AC30, clean bass amp. 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 Queen's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Vox AC30, clean bass amp) and a starting EQ of gain 5, bass 6, mid 7, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (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 Queen'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.