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How to get Royal Blood's guitar tone

Royal Blood 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 7 · bass 7 · mid 5 · treble 6 · presence 5 (out of 10)
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Royal Blood's go-to amps

Marshall / Mesa ×2

2 famous Royal Blood tones

Figure It Out
gain 7 · bass 7 · mid 5 · treble 6
Little Monster
gain 7 · bass 7 · mid 5 · treble 6

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How to get Royal Blood's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Royal Blood use?

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

What gear do I need to sound like Royal Blood?

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 Royal Blood's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall / Mesa and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 7, bass 7, mid 5, treble 6, presence 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 Royal Blood'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.