https://guitartoneadapt.com/ Free tool that re-dials any famous song's guitar tone for the exact guitar, amp and pedals you own. en Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT https://guitartoneadapt.com/guitar-tone-dataset/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/guitar-tone-dataset/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Open dataset (CC BY 4.0) of the gear and amp settings behind 1252 famous guitar tones — JSON download, with sources and confidence scores. dataset https://guitartoneadapt.com/guitar-tone-stats/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/guitar-tone-stats/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Data report: average gain/bass/mid/treble/presence across 1252 researched tones, broken down by genre, amp and guitar. data https://guitartoneadapt.com/amp-settings/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/amp-settings/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Free amp settings cheat sheets: starting gain/bass/mid/treble/presence per genre and per amp, averaged from real recordings. amp settings https://guitartoneadapt.com/guitar-tone-collections/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/guitar-tone-collections/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Hand-picked collections of famous guitar tones grouped by era, genre and vibe. collections https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/africa--toto/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/africa--toto/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Every researched guitar tone for Africa by Toto — rhythm, lead and solo settings, gear and amp EQ, in one place. song hub https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/and-justice-for-all--metallica/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/and-justice-for-all--metallica/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Every researched guitar tone for And Justice For All by Metallica — rhythm, lead and solo settings, gear and amp EQ, in one place. song hub https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/back-in-black--ac-dc/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/back-in-black--ac-dc/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Every researched guitar tone for Back In Black by Ac Dc — rhythm, lead and solo settings, gear and amp EQ, in one place. song hub https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/barracuda--heart/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/barracuda--heart/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Every researched guitar tone for Barracuda by Heart — rhythm, lead and solo settings, gear and amp EQ, in one place. song hub https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/bckyrd--hot-mulligan/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/bckyrd--hot-mulligan/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Every researched guitar tone for Bckyrd by Hot Mulligan — rhythm, lead and solo settings, gear and amp EQ, in one place. song hub https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/blackest-eyes-live--porcupine-tree/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/blackest-eyes-live--porcupine-tree/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Every researched guitar tone for Blackest Eyes Live by Porcupine Tree — rhythm, lead and solo settings, gear and amp EQ, in one place. song hub https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/cambaz--mor-ve-otesi/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/cambaz--mor-ve-otesi/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Every researched guitar tone for Cambaz by Mor Ve Otesi — rhythm, lead and solo settings, gear and amp EQ, in one place. song hub https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/carry-on-wayward-son--kansas/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/carry-on-wayward-son--kansas/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Every researched guitar tone for Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas — rhythm, lead and solo settings, gear and amp EQ, in one place. song hub https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/cemetery-gates--pantera/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/cemetery-gates--pantera/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Every researched guitar tone for Cemetery Gates by Pantera — rhythm, lead and solo settings, gear and amp EQ, in one place. song hub https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/cocaine--eric-clapton/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/song/cocaine--eric-clapton/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT Every researched guitar tone for Cocaine by Eric Clapton — rhythm, lead and solo settings, gear and amp EQ, in one place. song hub https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sailin-on--bad-brains--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sailin-on--bad-brains--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Sailin On (Bad Brains) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Gibson SG; Marshall. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 7 · reverb 1. hardcore punk https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/suffer--descendents--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/suffer--descendents--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Suffer (Descendents) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender; Marshall. Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. punk rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cissy-strut--the-meters--riff--clean--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cissy-strut--the-meters--riff--clean--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Cissy Strut (The Meters) clean tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Telecaster; Fender (clean). Amp settings: gain 2 · bass 5 · mid 7 · treble 6 · presence 5 · reverb 2. funk https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sell-out--reel-big-fish--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sell-out--reel-big-fish--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Sell Out (Reel Big Fish) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender; Marshall. Amp settings: gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. ska punk https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/legalize-it--peter-tosh--riff--clean--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/legalize-it--peter-tosh--riff--clean--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Legalize It (Peter Tosh) clean tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Stratocaster; Fender (clean). Amp settings: gain 2 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 5 · presence 4 · reverb 2. reggae https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bro-hymn--pennywise--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bro-hymn--pennywise--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Bro Hymn (Pennywise) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Gibson; Marshall. Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. punk rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/last-caress--misfits--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/last-caress--misfits--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Last Caress (Misfits) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Gibson Les Paul; Marshall. Amp settings: gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. horror punk https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/linoleum--nofx--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/linoleum--nofx--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Linoleum (NOFX) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender; Marshall. Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. punk rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/american-jesus--bad-religion--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/american-jesus--bad-religion--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the American Jesus (Bad Religion) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Gibson Les Paul; Marshall. Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. punk rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/just-a-girl--no-doubt--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/just-a-girl--no-doubt--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Just a Girl (No Doubt) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender / Gibson; Marshall / Mesa. Amp settings: gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. ska punk https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rock-this-town--stray-cats--riff--overdriven--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rock-this-town--stray-cats--riff--overdriven--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Rock This Town (Stray Cats) overdriven tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Gretsch 6120; Fender / tweed. Amp settings: gain 4 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 4. rockabilly https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bo-diddley--bo-diddley--riff--overdriven--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bo-diddley--bo-diddley--riff--overdriven--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Bo Diddley (Bo Diddley) overdriven tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Gretsch (rectangular); tremolo amp. Amp settings: gain 4 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 5 · presence 4 · reverb 4. rock and roll https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/stormy-monday--t-bone-walker--riff--overdriven--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/stormy-monday--t-bone-walker--riff--overdriven--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Stormy Monday (T-Bone Walker) overdriven tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: hollowbody / archtop; tube amp (edge). Amp settings: gain 3 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 5 · presence 4 · reverb 2. blues https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/damn-right-ive-got-the-blues--buddy-guy--riff--overdriven--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/damn-right-ive-got-the-blues--buddy-guy--riff--overdriven--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Damn Right Ive Got the Blues (Buddy Guy) overdriven tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Stratocaster; Fender Bassman. Amp settings: gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6 · presence 5 · reverb 2. blues https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/truckin--grateful-dead--riff--overdriven--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/truckin--grateful-dead--riff--overdriven--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Truckin (Grateful Dead) overdriven tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Stratocaster; Fender (clean/edge). Amp settings: gain 3 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6 · presence 5 · reverb 2. jam rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/this-is-exile--whitechapel--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/this-is-exile--whitechapel--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the This Is Exile (Whitechapel) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: 7-string / down-tuned; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7 · presence 7 · reverb 1. deathcore https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/fullmoon--sonata-arctica--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/fullmoon--sonata-arctica--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Fullmoon (Sonata Arctica) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: ESP; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. power metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/composure--august-burns-red--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/composure--august-burns-red--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Composure (August Burns Red) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: down-tuned; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7 · presence 7 · reverb 1. metalcore https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nothing-left--as-i-lay-dying--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nothing-left--as-i-lay-dying--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Nothing Left (As I Lay Dying) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: down-tuned; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7 · presence 7 · reverb 1. metalcore https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ice-queen--within-temptation--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ice-queen--within-temptation--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Ice Queen (Within Temptation) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: down-tuned; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 6 · presence 6 · reverb 2. symphonic metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/primo-victoria--sabaton--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/primo-victoria--sabaton--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Primo Victoria (Sabaton) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: ESP; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. power metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nightfall--blind-guardian--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nightfall--blind-guardian--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Nightfall (Blind Guardian) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: ESP; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. power metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/i-want-out--helloween--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/i-want-out--helloween--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the I Want Out (Helloween) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Gibson / ESP; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. power metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nemesis--arch-enemy--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nemesis--arch-enemy--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Nemesis (Arch Enemy) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: down-tuned; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 7 · reverb 1. melodic death metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/blinded-by-fear--at-the-gates--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/blinded-by-fear--at-the-gates--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Blinded by Fear (At the Gates) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: down-tuned; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 7 · reverb 1. melodic death metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/only-for-the-weak--in-flames--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/only-for-the-weak--in-flames--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Only for the Weak (In Flames) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: down-tuned; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. melodic death metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/twilight-of-the-thunder-god--amon-amarth--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/twilight-of-the-thunder-god--amon-amarth--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Twilight of the Thunder God (Amon Amarth) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: down-tuned; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 1. melodic death metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nemo--nightwish--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nemo--nightwish--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Nemo (Nightwish) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: ESP / down-tuned; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 2. symphonic metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/through-the-fire-and-flames--dragonforce--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/through-the-fire-and-flames--dragonforce--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Through the Fire and Flames (DragonForce) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Ibanez; high-gain amp. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 8 · presence 7 · reverb 1. power metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/guitars-cadillacs--dwight-yoakam--riff--overdriven--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/guitars-cadillacs--dwight-yoakam--riff--overdriven--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Guitars, Cadillacs (Dwight Yoakam) overdriven tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Telecaster; Fender. Amp settings: gain 3 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 2. country https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/master-of-puppets--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/master-of-puppets--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Master of Puppets (Metallica) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'); Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 ca. Amp settings: gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 3 · treble 7.5 · presence 6.5 · reverb 1. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/enter-sandman--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/enter-sandman--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Enter Sandman (Metallica) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: ESP MX-220 (black finish); Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 5.5 · mid 4.5 · treble 7 · presence 4.5 · reverb 0. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sweet-child-o-mine--guns-n-roses--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sweet-child-o-mine--guns-n-roses--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Sweet Child O' Mine (Guns N' Roses) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica; 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' m. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 5.5 · mid 7.5 · treble 7 · presence 7 · reverb 1. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/my-own-summer-shove-it--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/my-own-summer-shove-it--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the My Own Summer (Shove It) (Deftones) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: ESP Stef B-7 (custom 7-string, early version, likely with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup); Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 6.5 · mid 3.5 · treble 6 · presence 5.5 · reverb 0. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hotel-california--eagles--solo--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hotel-california--eagles--solo--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Hotel California (Eagles) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Telecaster (circa 1953-59, maple neck, bridge pickup, as used by Joe Walsh for the solo); Fender 'Black Panel' De. Amp settings: gain 5 · bass 5.5 · mid 7 · treble 6.5 · presence 6.5 · reverb 4.5. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/creeping-death--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/creeping-death--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Creeping Death (Metallica) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984); Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 19. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 5.5 · mid 3 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 0.5. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/floods--pantera--solo--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/floods--pantera--solo--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Floods (Pantera) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Washburn Dime 333 (Dimebolt finish, as used in studio for The Great Southern Trendkill era); Randall RG-100ES solid-stat. Amp settings: gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 7 · presence 6.5 · reverb 3. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ain-t-talkin-bout-love--van-halen--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ain-t-talkin-bout-love--van-halen--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love (Van Halen) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Frankenstrat (homemade Strat-style guitar, maple neck, single humbucker, Floyd Rose prototype or vintage tremolo); Marsh. Amp settings: gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 0.5. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/unholy-confessions--avenged-sevenfold--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/unholy-confessions--avenged-sevenfold--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Unholy Confessions (Avenged Sevenfold) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Gibson Les Paul Custom; Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head. Amp settings: gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 7 · presence 6.5 · reverb 1. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sweet-child-o-mine--guns-n-roses--solo--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sweet-child-o-mine--guns-n-roses--solo--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Sweet Child O' Mine (Guns N' Roses) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica; 1977 Marshall Super Lead model 1959 (modded 'Superkill'). Amp settings: gain 8.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 7.5 · treble 7 · presence 7 · reverb 1. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/seek-destroy--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/seek-destroy--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Seek & Destroy (Metallica) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: 1981 Gibson Flying V; Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head). Amp settings: gain 8.5 · bass 7 · mid 2.5 · treble 8 · presence 6 · reverb 0. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cowboys-from-hell--pantera--solo--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cowboys-from-hell--pantera--solo--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Cowboys from Hell (Pantera) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Washburn 333 Dimebag Darrell Signature (aka 'Dime Slime'); Randall RG100ES (solid-state head, 1980s/early 1990s rackmoun. Amp settings: gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 7.5 · presence 7 · reverb 0. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/everlong--foo-fighters--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/everlong--foo-fighters--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Everlong (Foo Fighters) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Gibson Explorer (black, late 90s model, as used by Dave Grohl on 'The Colour and the Shape'); Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7.5 · presence 6.5 · reverb 1.5. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/smells-like-teen-spirit--nirvana--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/smells-like-teen-spirit--nirvana--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Early-'90s Japanese Fender Stratocaster (rosewood neck, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker); Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (. Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 4.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 3 · reverb 0. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/one--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/one--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the One (Metallica) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era); Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' er. Amp settings: gain 8.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 3.5 · treble 7 · presence 4.5 · reverb 1. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/comfortably-numb--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/comfortably-numb--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: 1969 Fender Stratocaster (alder body, late-'70s Charvel birdseye maple neck); Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head (studio, parall. Amp settings: gain 5 · bass 6.5 · mid 7.5 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 2.5. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/fade-to-black--metallica--solo--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/fade-to-black--metallica--solo--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Fade to Black (Metallica) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups); Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab). Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 6.5 · mid 5 · treble 7.5 · presence 6 · reverb 1.5. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/aerials--system-of-a-down--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/aerials--system-of-a-down--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Aerials (System of a Down) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Ibanez Iceman IC300; Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier. Amp settings: gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 5.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 6 · reverb 1.5. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/layla--derek-the-dominos--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/layla--derek-the-dominos--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Layla (Derek & The Dominos) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'; Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions. Amp settings: gain 6 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 7.5 · presence 5.5 · reverb 2.5. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/november-rain--guns-n-roses--solo--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/november-rain--guns-n-roses--solo--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the November Rain (Guns N' Roses) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica; Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head (studio), Marshall 1960 4x12 with Cele. Amp settings: gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 8 · treble 7 · presence 8 · reverb 2.5. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/somewhere-i-belong--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/somewhere-i-belong--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Somewhere I Belong (LINKIN PARK) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: PRS Custom 24 Hybrid Theory Soldier; Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 6.5 · presence 6 · reverb 1. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/paranoid--black-sabbath--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/paranoid--black-sabbath--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Paranoid (Black Sabbath) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: 1964 Gibson SG Special (aka 'Monkey'); Laney Supergroup MK1 LA100BL (100-watt head) with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G. Amp settings: gain 7.5 · bass 3 · mid 8.5 · treble 8 · presence 7.5 · reverb 0. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/every-breath-you-take-remastered-2003--the-police--riff--clean--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/every-breath-you-take-remastered-2003--the-police--riff--clean--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003) (The Police) clean tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Telecaster (customized, Andy Summers' main Telecaster); Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus. Amp settings: gain 0 · bass 5 · mid 7 · treble 7.5 · presence 5.5 · reverb 3. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/welcome-to-the-jungle--guns-n-roses--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/welcome-to-the-jungle--guns-n-roses--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Welcome To The Jungle (Guns N' Roses) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica; 1977 Marshall Super Lead model 1959 (S.I.R. #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Lev. Amp settings: gain 8.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 8 · treble 7 · presence 7 · reverb 1. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/time--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/time--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Time (Pink Floyd) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: 1969 Fender Stratocaster (alder body) with late-'70s Charvel birdseye maple neck; Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head into WEM Su. Amp settings: gain 5.5 · bass 6.5 · mid 7 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 3. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/basket-case--green-day--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/basket-case--green-day--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Basket Case (Green Day) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Stratocaster 'Blue' heavily modified (replica of Fernandes Strat, Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB humbucker in bridge); Ma. Amp settings: gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 7.5 · treble 8.5 · presence 6.5 · reverb 0. punk https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sultans-of-swing--dire-straits--solo--clean--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sultans-of-swing--dire-straits--solo--clean--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Sultans of Swing (Dire Straits) clean tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: 1978 Fender Stratocaster; Fender Silverface Vibrolux Reverb. Amp settings: gain 0 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 7.5 · presence 5 · reverb 3. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/floods--pantera--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/floods--pantera--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Floods (Pantera) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Washburn Dime 333; Randall RG-100ES solid-state head. Amp settings: gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 7.5 · presence 7 · reverb 0. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/when-i-come-around--green-day--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/when-i-come-around--green-day--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the When I Come Around (Green Day) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Stratocaster 'Blue' (Fernandes Strat-style, Seymour Duncan JB in bridge, Bill Lawrence L-500XL in neck, DiMarzio . Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 5.5 · mid 7 · treble 7.5 · presence 5.5 · reverb 0.5. punk https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/diamond-eyes--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/diamond-eyes--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Diamond Eyes (Deftones) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: ESP LTD SC-608B Stephen Carpenter Signature 8-string Baritone; Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II (tone-matched to studio amps, lik. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 6.5 · presence 6 · reverb 1. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mayonaise--the-smashing-pumpkins--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mayonaise--the-smashing-pumpkins--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Mayonaise (The Smashing Pumpkins) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, as used by James Iha on Siamese Dream); Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, Siamese Dr. Amp settings: gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 2. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hosanna--hillsong-united-brooke-ligertwood--riff--clean--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hosanna--hillsong-united-brooke-ligertwood--riff--clean--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Hosanna (Hillsong UNITED & Brooke Ligertwood) clean tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as referenced for rhythm/riff work on United We Stand era); Unkn. Amp settings: gain 3.5 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 · reverb 5. other https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/money-for-nothing--dire-straits--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/money-for-nothing--dire-straits--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Money for Nothing (Dire Straits) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard; Laney amplifier (exact model not confirmed, but cited as used in studio); some sources me. Amp settings: gain 4.5 · bass 6.5 · mid 6 · treble 6 · presence 6 · reverb 3. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/purple-rain--prince-the-revolution--solo--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/purple-rain--prince-the-revolution--solo--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Purple Rain (Prince & The Revolution) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Hohner HG-490 Madcat (Telecaster-style); Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head. Amp settings: gain 6 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 6 · reverb 4. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nothing-else-matters--metallica--solo--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nothing-else-matters--metallica--solo--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Nothing Else Matters (Metallica) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era); Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991). Amp settings: gain 6.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 7.5 · presence 6.5 · reverb 2.5. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/creep--radiohead--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/creep--radiohead--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Creep (Radiohead) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep'); Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp. Amp settings: gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7 · presence 6 · reverb 2. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/toxicity--system-of-a-down--riff--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/toxicity--system-of-a-down--riff--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Toxicity (System of a Down) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Ibanez Iceman IC300; Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. Amp settings: gain 8.5 · bass 6.5 · mid 4.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 7 · reverb 0. metal https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/beat-it--michael-jackson--solo--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/beat-it--michael-jackson--solo--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Beat It (Michael Jackson) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo); Marshall 1959 Super Lea. Amp settings: gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 5.5 · treble 7.5 · presence 6.5 · reverb 1.5. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bohemian-rhapsody--queen--solo--distorted--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bohemian-rhapsody--queen--solo--distorted--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) distorted tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Brian May Red Special; Vox AC30 (1970s, likely Top Boost model, studio recording). Amp settings: gain 6.5 · bass 6 · mid 8 · treble 6 · presence 5.5 · reverb 2.5. rock https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/breathe-in-the-air--pink-floyd--riff--clean--guitar/ https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/breathe-in-the-air--pink-floyd--riff--clean--guitar/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:37 GMT How to get the Breathe (In the Air) (Pink Floyd) clean tone on your own guitar, amp and pedals — free. Originally: Fender Stratocaster (1969, alder body, maple neck); Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet. Amp settings: gain 3 · bass 7 · mid 7 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 · reverb 3. rock