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Al Stewart guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 1 Al Stewart songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson ES-335 (likely, based on era/session player Tim Renwick's known gear and typical studio choices for this sound) into Fender Twin Reverb (likely, based on era, genre, and common studio amp for clean articulate tones in 1970s rock/pop sessions).
Guitars Al Stewart used
- Gibson ES-335 (likely, based on era/session player Tim Renwick's known gear and typical studio choices for this sound)2 songs
- Gibson ES-335 (likely, based on era/session musician Tim Renwick's known gear and typical studio choices for this sound)1 song
Amps Al Stewart used
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely, based on era, genre, and common studio amp for clean articulate tones in 1970s rock/pop sessions)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely, based on era, genre, and typical studio choices for clean tones in 1976 UK sessions)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely, based on 1970s studio standards and clean headroom with mild breakup for solos)1 song
3 Al Stewart tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Year of the Cat (2020 Remaster) · solo | 4 |
| Year of the Cat (2020 Remaster) · solo | 0 |
| Year of the Cat (2020 Remaster) · riff | 2.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Al Stewart use?
Across 1 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (likely, based on era, genre, and common studio amp for clean articulate tones in 1970s rock/pop sessions) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (likely, based on era, genre, and typical studio choices for clean tones in 1976 UK sessions) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (likely, based on 1970s studio standards and clean headroom with mild breakup for solos) (1 song).
What guitar did Al Stewart use?
Most often: Gibson ES-335 (likely, based on era/session player Tim Renwick's known gear and typical studio choices for this sound) (2 songs), Gibson ES-335 (likely, based on era/session musician Tim Renwick's known gear and typical studio choices for this sound) (1 song).
How do I get Al Stewart's tone on my amp?
Open any Al Stewart song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.