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How to get The Pretty Reckless's guitar tone

The Pretty Reckless across 2 famous tones — mostly through Marshall / high-gain, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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The Pretty Reckless's go-to amps

Marshall / high-gain ×2

2 famous The Pretty Reckless tones

Dear God
gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Heaven Knows
gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7

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How to get The Pretty Reckless's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does The Pretty Reckless use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 7, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like The Pretty Reckless?

They favour Marshall / high-gain with humbuckers. 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 Pretty Reckless's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall / high-gain and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 7, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 6 (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 The Pretty Reckless'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.