Reggae guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 8 reggae songs — then adapted to your gear.

Starting point for Reggae tone: gain 2 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5 · presence 5 (out of 10)

Most-used amps: Fender (×7) · acoustic / DI (×1)

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No Woman No Cry — Bob MarleyRedemption Song — Bob MarleyThree Little Birds — Bob MarleyCould You Be Loved — Bob MarleyIs This Love — Bob MarleyOne Love — Bob MarleyRed Red Wine — UB40Legalize It — Peter Tosh

Reggae amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for reggae?

Averaged across 8 researched reggae tones: gain 2, 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 reggae?

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

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

Start with gain 2, 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.