🎸 Artist tone guide

How to get Wes Montgomery's guitar tone

Wes Montgomery across 2 famous tones — mostly through Fender, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 2 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 4 · presence 3 (out of 10)
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Wes Montgomery's go-to amps

Fender ×2

2 famous Wes Montgomery tones

Four on Six
gain 2 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 4
West Coast Blues
gain 2 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 4

Jazz amp settings

Wes Montgomery is a jazz staple. See the best amp settings for jazz — averaged EQ, go-to amps and a full how-to.

How to get Wes Montgomery's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Wes Montgomery use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 2, bass 6, mid 6, treble 4, presence 3 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Wes Montgomery?

They favour Fender 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 Wes Montgomery's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Fender and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 2, bass 6, mid 6, treble 4, presence 3 (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 Wes Montgomery'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.