This Love amp settings — Max N
The Maroon 5 guitar tone for “This Love”, dialed in for a Max N with a Max Music. Studio version, Songs About Jane (2002)
Divided by 13 FTR 37 amp, Fender Tele-style guitar (middle position), studio compression (LA-2A style), light reverb
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 5 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 5 |
01Compressor (RECOMMENDED — not owned)
RECOMMENDED — A basic compressor like MXR Dyna Comp or Boss CS-3 is essential for this tone. Valentine specifically mentions compression as key to 'squeezing and evening out' funk strumming. Without it, use the amp's natural compression by backing off guitar volume slightly.
The Max N is a neutral-voiced practice amp, so I pushed mids to 6 to compensate for the Divided by 13's natural mid-forward boutique character. Gain stays very low (2) to maintain the pristine clean that Valentine describes. Rolling tone knob to 8 softens the high-end slightly since budget amps can get harsh where boutique amps stay smooth.
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