Blues Rock guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 19 blues rock songs — then adapted to your gear.

Starting point for Blues Rock tone: gain 5.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6 · presence 5 (out of 10)

Most-used amps: Marshall JTM-45 + Fender Quad Reverb + Victoria Dual Deluxe (×3) · Marshall 1968 Super Lead (×3) · Marshall (×2) · Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (×1)

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Way Down We Go — KALEOBlack Magic Woman — SantanaCocaine — Eric ClaptonLonely Boy — The Black KeysGold on the Ceiling — The Black KeysTighten Up — The Black KeysLa Grange — ZZ TopSharp Dressed Man — ZZ TopGimme All Your Lovin' — ZZ TopLayla — Derek and the DominosSince Ive Been Loving You — Led ZeppelinCrossroads — CreamLa Grange — ZZ TopSharp Dressed Man — ZZ TopThe Lemon Song — Led ZeppelinYağmur — Yavuz ÇetinBright Lights — Gary Clark JrJust Got Paid — Joe BonamassaShes a Self Made Man — Larkin Poe

Blues Rock amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for blues rock?

Averaged across 19 researched blues rock tones: gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6, presence 5 (out of 10). Start there, then fine-tune by ear and adapt to the amp you actually own.

What amp is best for blues rock?

The amps most used across these blues rock tones are Marshall JTM-45 + Fender Quad Reverb + Victoria Dual Deluxe, Marshall 1968 Super Lead, Marshall, Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb. You don’t need the exact amp — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials any blues rock tone for the amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How do I get a blues rock guitar tone with the gear I have?

Start with gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 6.5, treble 6, presence 5 (out of 10), then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — free, no new gear.