Glam Rock guitar tones

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

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

Most-used amps: Marshall (×3) · Marshall 1987X (×1) · Fender (×1)

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Glam Rock amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for glam rock?

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

What amp is best for glam rock?

The amps most used across these glam rock tones are Marshall, Marshall 1987X, Fender. You don’t need the exact amp — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials any glam rock tone for the amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

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

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