Instrumental Rock guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 7 instrumental rock songs — then adapted to your gear.

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

Most-used amps: 1969 Marshall Super Lead 100W (×2) · Marshall (×2) · Fender Twin Reverb (×1) · Carvin Legacy / Marshall (×1)

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Instrumental Rock amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for instrumental rock?

Averaged across 7 researched instrumental rock tones: gain 6.5, bass 5, mid 5.5, treble 5.5, 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 instrumental rock?

The amps most used across these instrumental rock tones are 1969 Marshall Super Lead 100W, Marshall, Fender Twin Reverb, Carvin Legacy / Marshall. You don’t need the exact amp — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials any instrumental rock tone for the amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

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

Start with gain 6.5, bass 5, mid 5.5, treble 5.5, 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.