What amp settings do I need for Psychedelic Rock?

Across the 677 Psychedelic Rock tones in our catalog the median is gain 5 (range 1–9), with bass 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 Psychedelic Rock sound?

In our catalog the Psychedelic Rock tones lean most on the Super Lead (modern equivalent: Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue), the Twin Reverb (modern equivalent: Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue), 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 Psychedelic Rock?

Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Beatles have the most Psychedelic 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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Psychedelic Rock Guitar Tone - Amp Settings, Gear, and Songs

677 iconic Psychedelic 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. 122 of them are bass tones. Built to be dialled in on whatever gear you own.

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The Psychedelic Rock amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 677 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
Bass: 5
Mid: 6
Treble: 6.5
Presence: 6
Volume: 7

The rigs behind it

Gear That Defines the Psychedelic Rock Sound

Who defined it

Artists With the Most Psychedelic Rock Tones

The songs

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FAQ

Common Questions About Psychedelic Rock Tone

What amp settings do I need for Psychedelic Rock?
Across the 677 Psychedelic Rock tones in our catalog the median is gain 5 (range 1–9), with bass 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 Psychedelic Rock sound?
In our catalog the Psychedelic Rock tones lean most on the Super Lead (modern equivalent: Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue), the Twin Reverb (modern equivalent: Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue), 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 Psychedelic Rock?
Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Beatles have the most Psychedelic 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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