What amp settings do I need for Glam Rock?

Across the 382 Glam Rock tones in our catalog the median is gain 6 (range 1–8), with bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5 - 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 Glam Rock sound?

In our catalog the Glam Rock tones lean most on the Super Lead (modern equivalent: Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue), the Les Paul (modern equivalent: Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s), the Marshall JCM800 2203 (a modern equivalent). 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 Glam Rock?

David Bowie, T. Rex, Kiss have the most Glam 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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Glam Rock Guitar Tone - Amp Settings, Gear, and Songs

382 iconic Glam 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. 61 of them are bass tones. Built to be dialled in on whatever gear you own.

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The Glam Rock amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 382 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: 6
Bass: 5.5
Mid: 6
Treble: 6.5
Presence: 6
Volume: 7

The rigs behind it

Gear That Defines the Glam Rock Sound

Who defined it

Artists With the Most Glam Rock Tones

The songs

Glam Rock Tones You Can Dial In

FAQ

Common Questions About Glam Rock Tone

What amp settings do I need for Glam Rock?
Across the 382 Glam Rock tones in our catalog the median is gain 6 (range 1–8), with bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5 - 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 Glam Rock sound?
In our catalog the Glam Rock tones lean most on the Super Lead (modern equivalent: Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue), the Les Paul (modern equivalent: Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s), the Marshall JCM800 2203 (a modern equivalent). 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 Glam Rock?
David Bowie, T. Rex, Kiss have the most Glam 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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