Post-Grunge guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 5 post-grunge songs — then adapted to your gear.

Starting point for Post-Grunge tone: gain 6.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)

Most-used amps: high-gain amp (×2) · Fender / Marshall (×1) · Marshall / Mesa (×1) · Marshall (×1)

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Glycerine — BushMachinehead — BushFake It — SeetherRemedy — SeetherHow You Remind Me — Nickelback

Post-Grunge amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for post-grunge?

Averaged across 5 researched post-grunge tones: gain 6.5, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, 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 post-grunge?

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

How do I get a post-grunge guitar tone with the gear I have?

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