What amp settings does Yes use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 4.5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Yes?

They favour Marshall / Sunn, Marshall. 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 Yes's guitar tone

Yes across 2 famous tones — mostly through Marshall / Sunn, Marshall. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 4.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)

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Yes's go-to amps

Marshall / Sunn ×1Marshall ×1

2 famous Yes tones

Owner of a Lonely Heart

gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7

Roundabout

gain 3 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,100+ tones.