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How to get Taylor Swift's guitar tone

Taylor Swift across 2 famous tones — mostly through Fender Hot Rod, acoustic / clean. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 2 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Taylor Swift's go-to amps

Fender Hot Rod ×1acoustic / clean ×1

2 famous Taylor Swift tones

All Too Well
gain 3 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5
Love Story
gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

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How to get Taylor Swift's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Taylor Swift use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 2, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Taylor Swift?

They favour Fender Hot Rod, acoustic / clean. 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 Taylor Swift's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Fender Hot Rod, acoustic / clean) and a starting EQ of gain 2, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, 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 Taylor Swift'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.