Pop Punk guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 18 pop punk songs — then adapted to your gear.

Starting point for Pop Punk tone: gain 5.5 · bass 5 · mid 5.5 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)

Most-used amps: Marshall / Mesa (×7) · Marshall JCM2000 (×3) · Mesa / Marshall (×2) · Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV (×1)

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good 4 u — Olivia RodrigoStill Into You — ParamoreThat's What You Get — ParamoreAin’t It Fun — ParamoreAmerican Idiot — Green DayGood Riddance (Time of Your Life) — Green DayAll the Small Things — Blink-182Whats My Age Again — Blink-182I Miss You — Blink-182Fat Lip — Sum 41Sugar Were Goin Down — Fall Out BoyLongview — Green DayThnks fr th Mmrs — Fall Out BoyMy Own Worst Enemy — LitThe Rock Show — Blink-182The Middle — Jimmy Eat WorldOcean Avenue — YellowcardMy Friends Over You — New Found Glory

Pop Punk amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for pop punk?

Averaged across 18 researched pop punk tones: gain 5.5, bass 5, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Start there, then fine-tune by ear and adapt to the amp you actually own.

What amp is best for pop punk?

The amps most used across these pop punk tones are Marshall / Mesa, Marshall JCM2000, Mesa / Marshall, Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV. You don’t need the exact amp — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials any pop punk tone for the amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

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

Start with gain 5.5, bass 5, mid 5.5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10), then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — free, no new gear.