Pop Rock guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 17 pop rock songs — then adapted to your gear.

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

Most-used amps: Marshall / Fender (×10) · Marshall / Mesa (×3) · Marshall / Bogner-style (×2) · Marshall (×1)

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Pop Rock amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for pop rock?

Averaged across 17 researched pop rock tones: gain 5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6.5, 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 pop rock?

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

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

Start with gain 5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6.5, 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.