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How to get Tame Impala's guitar tone

Tame Impala across 4 famous tones — mostly through Vox AC30, fuzz-driven amp. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

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

Vox AC30 ×2fuzz-driven amp ×1

4 famous Tame Impala tones

Let It Happen
gain 7 · bass 5.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 6
Elephant
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 6
Dracula
gain 5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
The Less I Know the Better
gain 2.5 · bass 5 · mid 5.5 · treble 6.5

Rock amp settings

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How to get Tame Impala's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Tame Impala use?

Averaged across 4 of their tones: gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Tame Impala?

They favour Vox AC30, fuzz-driven 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 Tame Impala's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Vox AC30, fuzz-driven amp) and a starting EQ of gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 4 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Tame Impala'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.