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How to get The Rolling Stones's guitar tone

The Rolling Stones across 6 famous tones — mostly through Fender / Ampeg, Ampeg VT-22, Fender 'Black Panel' Dual Showman, Clean/edge-of-breakup amp, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 3.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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The Rolling Stones's go-to amps

Fender / Ampeg ×2Ampeg VT-22 ×1Fender 'Black Panel' Dual Showman ×1Clean/edge-of-breakup amp ×1

6 famous The Rolling Stones tones

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Mono)
gain 4.5 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
Beast of Burden
gain 4 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
Start Me Up
gain 4 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Brown Sugar
gain 4 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Gimme Shelter
gain 3 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
Paint It Black
gain 2.5 · bass 4.5 · mid 6 · treble 7

Rock amp settings

The Rolling Stones 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 Rolling Stones's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does The Rolling Stones use?

Averaged across 6 of their tones: gain 3.5, 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 The Rolling Stones?

They favour Fender / Ampeg, Ampeg VT-22, Fender 'Black Panel' Dual Showman, Clean/edge-of-breakup amp 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 Rolling Stones's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Fender / Ampeg, Ampeg VT-22, Fender 'Black Panel' Dual Showman, Clean/edge-of-breakup amp and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 3.5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 6 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get The Rolling Stones'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.