David Gilmour Amp Settings
EQ dial positions, gain structure, and how to replicate the sound on any amp
Reference Amp (£1,000 Tier)
Boss Katana 100 MkII
£249
Gain structure: pedals doing most of the work into a clean-ish amp
Amp voice: british
Suggested Starting Settings
Dial positions are derived from Gilmour's tonal fingerprint. These are starting points — fine-tune by ear on your specific amp.
7
Gain5
Bass6
Mid7
Treble6
Presence5
ReverbAll values on a 0–10 scale. Start here and adjust to room acoustics and your specific amp model.
Choosing the Right Amp
british crunchMarshall Plexi, JCM800, Vox AC — mid-forward crunch. Let the amp drive the tone.
clean fenderFender Twin, Deluxe, Blues Junior — sparkle and headroom. Keep clean and let pedals do the work.
Amp at Every Budget
Getting the Most From Your Amp
- Use the amp's own drive channel rather than stacking too many pedals —Gilmour's tone benefits from amp-driven saturation.
- Use reverb generously — Gilmour's tone relies on spatial depth.
- Master volume matters — many classic tones only work at significant volume when tubes are working hard.