Post-Rock guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 6 post-rock songs — then adapted to your gear.

Starting point for Post-Rock tone: gain 4 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6 · presence 5 (out of 10)

Most-used amps: clean-to-driven (×2) · Fender (×1) · Marshall / Fender (×1) · clean (×1)

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Your Hand in Mine — Explosions in the SkyMogwai Fear Satan — MogwaiFragile — God Is an AstronautThe Mighty Rio Grande — This Will Destroy YouSvefn-g-englar — Sigur RosAshes in the Snow — Mono

Post-Rock amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for post-rock?

Averaged across 6 researched post-rock tones: gain 4, 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 post-rock?

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

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

Start with gain 4, 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.