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How to get The Beatles's guitar tone

The Beatles across 9 famous tones — mostly through Vox AC30, Direct Injection, Fender Silverface Twin Reverb + Leslie 147RV rotating speaker cabinet, Fender Bassman head with 2x10 cabinet, with P-90s. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 2.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6 · presence 5 (out of 10)
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The Beatles's go-to amps

Vox AC30 ×2Direct Injection ×1Fender Silverface Twin Reverb + Leslie 147RV rotating speaker cabinet ×1Fender Bassman head with 2x10 cabinet ×1

9 famous The Beatles tones

While My Guitar Gently Weeps
gain 5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 4.5
Let It Be
gain 4.5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7
Day Tripper
gain 4.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 8 · treble 8.5
She Loves You (Mono Version)
gain 3.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 7 · treble 7
Hey Jude
gain 2 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Come Together
gain 2 · bass 7 · mid 6 · treble 5
Something
gain 2 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Blackbird
gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Come Together
gain 0 · bass 6.5 · mid 4.5 · treble 5.5

Rock amp settings

The Beatles 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 The Beatles's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does The Beatles use?

Averaged across 9 of their tones: gain 2.5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6, presence 5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like The Beatles?

They favour Vox AC30, Direct Injection, Fender Silverface Twin Reverb + Leslie 147RV rotating speaker cabinet, Fender Bassman head with 2x10 cabinet with P-90s. 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 The Beatles's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Vox AC30, Direct Injection, Fender Silverface Twin Reverb + Leslie 147RV rotating speaker cabinet, Fender Bassman head with 2x10 cabinet and P-90s) and a starting EQ of gain 2.5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6, presence 5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 9 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get The Beatles'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.