Richard Marx Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Richard Marx track to your gear
Median knob positions across the 4 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5.3
- Mid
- 5.8
- Treble
- 6.3
- Presence
- 5.3
- Volume
- 6
The Gear Behind Richard Marx
Every Richard Marx Tone You Can Dial In
- Should've Known BetterMarshall JCM800 2203
- Don't Mean Nothing
- Endless Summer Nights
- Hold On to the Nights
4 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Richard Marx Tone
What amp was Richard Marx recorded with?
Every one of the Richard Marx tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Marshall JCM800 2203. ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.
What guitar was used on Richard Marx?
The Stratocaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Professional II Stratocaster) appears on the most Richard Marx tracks in our catalog. You don't need one - the settings are calibrated to the recorded tone, so they translate to the guitar you already have.
What amp settings do I need for the Richard Marx sound?
Across the 4 guitar tracks from Richard Marx we've catalogued, the median is gain 4.5 (range 3–6), with bass 5.3, mid 5.8, treble 6.3 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.
How many Richard Marx songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 4 tracks from Richard Marx broken down, including "Should've Known Better" and "Don't Mean Nothing". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.