What amp settings do I need for Canadian Rock?

Across the 48 Canadian Rock tones in our catalog the median is gain 5.3 (range 2–7), with bass 5.3, mid 6, treble 6 - on a 0–10 scale. That's the window, not a recipe: pick any song below for the exact knob positions it was recorded with, then let ToneMirror re-voice them for your amp.

What gear gives you the Canadian Rock sound?

In our catalog the Canadian Rock tones lean most on the Marshall JCM800 2203, the Telecaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Professional II Telecaster), the AC30 (modern equivalent: Vox AC30 C2). You don't need any of it - the match engine translates each recipe onto the gear you already own, compensating for a different EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type.

Which artists best represent Canadian Rock?

The Tragically Hip, April Wine, Moist have the most Canadian Rock tones catalogued here. Each artist page breaks down their full rig and how their tone changed across records.

Can I get these tones without buying vintage gear?

Yes - that's the point of ToneMirror. Every setting on this page was dialled in on the original artist's rig, and the match engine re-voices it for whatever guitar, amp, and pedals you actually have, including modellers like the Helix, Katana, and Kemper.

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Canadian Rock Guitar Tone - Amp Settings, Gear, and Songs

48 iconic Canadian Rock tones with the exact settings behind them - gain, EQ, pickup, tuning, and pedal chain per song, plus the median amp settings across the whole style. 4 of them are bass tones. Built to be dialled in on whatever gear you own.

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Translate any Canadian Rock tone to the rig you already own

The Canadian Rock amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 48 catalog tones in this genre, on the amps they were recorded with. A starting point for the sound - then pick a song below for the exact recipe.

Gain: 5.3
Bass: 5.3
Mid: 6
Treble: 6
Presence: 6
Volume: 7

The rigs behind it

Gear That Defines the Canadian Rock Sound

Who defined it

Artists With the Most Canadian Rock Tones

The songs

Canadian Rock Tones You Can Dial In

FAQ

Common Questions About Canadian Rock Tone

What amp settings do I need for Canadian Rock?
Across the 48 Canadian Rock tones in our catalog the median is gain 5.3 (range 2–7), with bass 5.3, mid 6, treble 6 - on a 0–10 scale. That's the window, not a recipe: pick any song below for the exact knob positions it was recorded with, then let ToneMirror re-voice them for your amp.
What gear gives you the Canadian Rock sound?
In our catalog the Canadian Rock tones lean most on the Marshall JCM800 2203, the Telecaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Professional II Telecaster), the AC30 (modern equivalent: Vox AC30 C2). You don't need any of it - the match engine translates each recipe onto the gear you already own, compensating for a different EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type.
Which artists best represent Canadian Rock?
The Tragically Hip, April Wine, Moist have the most Canadian Rock tones catalogued here. Each artist page breaks down their full rig and how their tone changed across records.
Can I get these tones without buying vintage gear?
Yes - that's the point of ToneMirror. Every setting on this page was dialled in on the original artist's rig, and the match engine re-voices it for whatever guitar, amp, and pedals you actually have, including modellers like the Helix, Katana, and Kemper.

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