Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings
Barracuda settings for Fender '65 Twin Reverb
Heart · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Heart "Barracuda" solo tone on a Fender '65 Twin Reverb, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Bright switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender '65 Twin Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Bright switch
- 1
- Vibrato speed
- 0
- Vibrato intensity
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use the bridge pickup for a bright, cutting tone.
- Engage the bright switch on your amp for added clarity.
- Set the reverb to a moderate level to add depth without overwhelming the tone.
The original rig
What Heart used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Twin Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- 1966 Fender Telecaster
- Amp
- Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Barracuda adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Heart's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings for Barracuda?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Bright switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Barracuda?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Heart use on Barracuda?
Guitar: 1966 Fender Telecaster. Amp: Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Barracuda on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender '65 Twin Reverb
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- Hotel California · Eagles
- 午夜猶明 · Who Cares Band & Üne SONG
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.