What amp settings does The Black Keys use?

Averaged across 3 of their tones: gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like The Black Keys?

They favour Marshall JTM-45 + Fender Quad Reverb + Victoria Dual Deluxe with single-coils. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

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How to get The Black Keys's guitar tone

The Black Keys across 3 famous tones — mostly through Marshall JTM-45 + Fender Quad Reverb + Victoria Dual Deluxe, with single-coils. 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 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)

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The Black Keys's go-to amps

Marshall JTM-45 + Fender Quad Reverb + Victoria Dual Deluxe ×3

3 famous The Black Keys tones

Lonely Boy

gain 6 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 6

Gold on the Ceiling

gain 6 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6

Tighten Up

gain 5 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 5.5

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 495 tones.