Guitar tone · rock
Airbourne guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Airbourne songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Explorer into Marshall JCM800 2203.
Guitars Airbourne used
- Gibson Explorer2 songs
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s reissue, as used by Joel O'Keeffe in studio)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on Airbourne's known studio use for riff sections)1 song
Amps Airbourne used
- Marshall JCM800 22032 songs
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (classic 100W head, studio recording)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely, based on Airbourne's signature sound and genre conventions)1 song
4 Airbourne tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Runnin' Wild · riff | 7 |
| Alive After Death (Last Plane Out) · riff | 7 |
| Live It Up · riff | 7.5 |
| Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast · riff | 7 |
Get Airbourne's tone on your gear
Pick any Airbourne song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Airbourne use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (2 songs), Marshall JCM800 2203 (classic 100W head, studio recording) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely, based on Airbourne's signature sound and genre conventions) (1 song).
What guitar did Airbourne use?
Most often: Gibson Explorer (2 songs), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s reissue, as used by Joel O'Keeffe in studio) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on Airbourne's known studio use for riff sections) (1 song).
How do I get Airbourne's tone on my amp?
Open any Airbourne song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.