🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get Sublime's guitar tone

Sublime across 2 famous tones — mostly through Fender Twin Reverb. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 1.5 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Sublime's go-to amps

Fender Twin Reverb ×2

2 famous Sublime tones

Steppin' Razor
gain 3 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7
Santeria
gain 0 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 6.5

Rock amp settings

Sublime 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 Sublime's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Sublime use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 1.5, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Sublime?

They favour Fender Twin Reverb. 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 Sublime's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Fender Twin Reverb) and a starting EQ of gain 1.5, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 5.5 (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 Sublime'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.