Southern Rock guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 7 southern rock songs — then adapted to your gear.

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

Most-used amps: Peavey Mace (×3) · Marshall / Fender (×2) · Fender / Marshall (×1) · Marshall (×1)

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Southern Rock amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for southern rock?

Averaged across 7 researched southern rock tones: gain 5, 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 southern rock?

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

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

Start with gain 5, 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.