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How to get The Smiths's guitar tone

The Smiths across 5 famous tones — mostly through Fender Twin Reverb + Roland JC-120, Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, Fender Twin Reverb, 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 2 · bass 4.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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The Smiths's go-to amps

Fender Twin Reverb + Roland JC-120 ×3Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus ×1Fender Twin Reverb ×1

5 famous The Smiths tones

Pretty Girls Make Graves
gain 3.5 · bass 5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
How Soon Is Now?
gain 3 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5
This Charming Man
gain 2 · bass 4 · mid 6.5 · treble 7.5
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
gain 2 · bass 4.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now
gain 0 · bass 5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7.5

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How to get The Smiths's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does The Smiths use?

Averaged across 5 of their tones: gain 2, bass 4.5, mid 6.5, treble 7, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like The Smiths?

They favour Fender Twin Reverb + Roland JC-120, Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, Fender Twin Reverb with single-coils. 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 Smiths's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Fender Twin Reverb + Roland JC-120, Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, Fender Twin Reverb and single-coils) and a starting EQ of gain 2, bass 4.5, mid 6.5, treble 7, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 5 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get The Smiths'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.