Unlock the legendary guitar tones of the 1980s with this meticulously crafted preset pack for the Fender Tonemaster Pro. Designed for players chasing that huge, polished, high-gain sound, these presets recreate the tones of some of the most iconic rock and glam metal bands of the era.
🎸 Included Artist-Inspired Presets:
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Def Leppard – Think Hysteria studio sheen meets live crunch
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Van Halen – Brown sound magic with modern control plus an additional OU812 era preset
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Guns N' Roses – Raw Appetite-era bite with sweet sustain
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Motley Crue – Sunset Strip grind with arena polish
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Bon Jovi – Stadium-ready rock tone with chime and edge
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Skid Row – Late 80s high-gain power with modern clarity
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Poison – Polished leads and cutting rhythms
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RATT – Soaring solos with gritty rhythm punch
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Scorpions – Sparkling clean tones, crunchy leads and soaring solo
Each preset includes Scenes functionality, letting you switch between rhythm, lead, and solo tones instantly within a single patch. Built using firmware version v1.4.71 or later, these presets are plug-and-play ready once imported.
🔧 Installation Instructions:
- Ensure your Tonemaster Pro is updated to firmware v1.4.71 or newer (available at Fender.com).
- Download and unzip the preset pack.
- Drag the
.preset files into the Fender Pro Control desktop app.
⚠️ Pickup Compatibility Note:
These tones were dialed in using humbucker-equipped guitars. If you're using single-coil pickups or high-output pickups, you may need to adjust the amp gain slightly to suit your signal level.