Folk guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 5 folk songs — then adapted to your gear.

Starting point for Folk tone: gain 1 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6 · presence 5 (out of 10)

Most-used amps: acoustic / clean (×5)

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Hallelujah — Jeff BuckleyBlackbird — The BeatlesTears in Heaven — Eric ClaptonFast Car — Tracy ChapmanThe Sound of Silence — Simon and Garfunkel

Folk amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for folk?

Averaged across 5 researched folk tones: gain 1, bass 5, mid 6, 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 folk?

The amps most used across these folk tones are acoustic / clean. You don’t need the exact amp — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials any folk tone for the amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

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

Start with gain 1, bass 5, mid 6, 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.