Eric Johnson Amp Settings
EQ dial positions, gain structure, and how to replicate the sound on any amp
Reference Amp
Fender Blues Junior IV
$570
Gain structure: pedals doing most of the work into a clean-ish amp
Amp voice: boutique clean
Estimated Starting Settings
Dial positions are derived from Eric Johnson's tonal fingerprint. These are starting points — fine-tune by ear on your specific amp.
7
Gain5
Bass5
Mid7
Treble6
Presence4
ReverbAll values on a 0–10 scale. Start here and adjust to room acoustics and your specific amp model.
Choosing the Right Amp
clean fenderFender Twin, Deluxe, Blues Junior — sparkle and headroom. Keep clean and let pedals do the work.
boutique cleanTwo-Rock, Dumble-style — pristine warm headroom. Expensive but tonally unmatched.
Amp at Every Budget
Getting the Most From Your Amp
- Use the amp's own drive channel rather than stacking too many pedals —Eric Johnson's tone benefits from amp-driven saturation.
- Use reverb generously — Eric Johnson's tone relies on spatial depth.
- Master volume matters — many classic tones only work at significant volume when tubes are working hard.