Power Metal guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 5 power metal songs — then adapted to your gear.

Starting point for Power Metal tone: gain 7.5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)

Most-used amps: high-gain amp (×5)

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Power Metal amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for power metal?

Averaged across 5 researched power metal tones: gain 7.5, bass 5, mid 6, 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 power metal?

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

How do I get a power metal guitar tone with the gear I have?

Start with gain 7.5, bass 5, mid 6, 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.