Guitar tone · rock, other
Shawn Mendes guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Shawn Mendes songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender American Professional II Stratocaster into Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue.
Guitars Shawn Mendes used
- Fender American Professional II Stratocaster1 song
- Fender American Standard Stratocaster (likely, based on era and live footage, but not confirmed for studio recording)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely American Professional or Player Series, single coil pickups)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as seen in live performances and typical for Mendes' pop/rock work in this era)1 song
Amps Shawn Mendes used
- Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue1 song
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (likely, based on live performances and typical pop studio setups, but not confirmed for studio recording)1 song
- Fender Blues Deluxe (or Hot Rod Deluxe) tube combo amp1 song
- Vintage-style single-channel tube amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender or Marshall style, as described in studio interviews; no direct evidence for a specific model on this recording)1 song
4 Shawn Mendes tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back · riff | 4 |
| There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back · riff | 3.5 |
| Treat You Better · riff | 0 |
| Treat You Better · solo | 4.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Shawn Mendes use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue (1 song), Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (likely, based on live performances and typical pop studio setups, but not confirmed for studio recording) (1 song), Fender Blues Deluxe (or Hot Rod Deluxe) tube combo amp (1 song), Vintage-style single-channel tube amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender or Marshall style, as described in studio interviews; no direct evidence for a specific model on this recording) (1 song).
What guitar did Shawn Mendes use?
Most often: Fender American Professional II Stratocaster (1 song), Fender American Standard Stratocaster (likely, based on era and live footage, but not confirmed for studio recording) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely American Professional or Player Series, single coil pickups) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as seen in live performances and typical for Mendes' pop/rock work in this era) (1 song).
How do I get Shawn Mendes's tone on my amp?
Open any Shawn Mendes song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.