Pop guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 6 pop songs — then adapted to your gear.

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

Most-used amps: acoustic / clean (×6)

🎛️ Dial any of these in for YOUR rig — free →
Hey There Delilah — Plain White TsNeon — John MayerShape of You — Ed SheeranPerfect — Ed SheeranThinking Out Loud — Ed SheeranI m Yours — Jason Mraz

Pop amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for pop?

Averaged across 6 researched pop 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 pop?

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

How do I get a pop 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.