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Alex G guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 11 Alex G songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Framus Panthera into Logic Amp Designer 'Original Nashville' preset (Fender-style clean amp emulation).

Guitars Alex G used

Framus Panthera4 songs
Fender Stratocaster2 songs
Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, likely standard single-coil configuration)1 song
Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely MIM or Squier based on era and artist's budget at the time)1 song
Unknown (Alex G is often seen with Fender Stratocaster or Squier Stratocaster, but no source confirms exact model for this recording)1 song
Fender Bronco (vintage, single-coil pickup) or Fender Jazzmaster with vintage 65 pickups1 song
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jaguar1 song
Crate GTD-120 guitar1 song

Amps Alex G used

Logic Amp Designer 'Original Nashville' preset (Fender-style clean amp emulation)2 songs
Logic Pro X Amp Designer (Original Nashville preset)1 song
Logic Pro Amp Designer (Original Nashville preset)1 song
Fender Champion 110 or similar solid-state Fender combo (based on era, artist interviews, and typical indie home recording setups)1 song
Roland Jazz Chorus1 song
Unknown (no source confirms amp model for this recording; Alex G has used Fender amps live, but not confirmed for studio)1 song
Selmer Twin 30 (EL34 power tubes, ECC83 preamp tubes)1 song
Logic Pro Amp Designer 'Original Nashville' preset (Fender-style clean amp emulation)1 song

14 Alex G tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Things to Do · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown (Alex G is often seen with Fender Stratocaster or Squier Stratocaster, but no source confirms exact model for this recording)	Unknown (no source confirms amp model for this recording; Alex G has used Fender amps live, but not confirmed for studio)	4
16 Mirrors · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown solidbody electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording)	Unknown (amp model not confirmed for this recording)	4.5
Advice · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster	Logic Amp Designer 'Original Nashville' preset (Fender-style clean amp emulation)	0
Animals · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster	Crate GTD-120	4
Black Hair · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, likely standard single-coil configuration)	Logic Pro X Amp Designer (Original Nashville preset)	3.5
Gnaw · riff	Riff · distorted	Framus Panthera	Unknown (no confirmed source for studio amp on 'Gnaw')	4.5
Harvey · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely MIM or Squier based on era and artist's budget at the time)	Fender Champion 110 or similar solid-state Fender combo (based on era, artist interviews, and typical indie home recording setups)	3.5
Message · riff	Riff · clean	Framus Panthera	Logic Pro Amp Designer (Original Nashville preset)	4
Message · solo	Solo · distorted	Framus Panthera	Roland Jazz Chorus	4
Sarah · solo	Solo · clean	Framus Panthera	Logic Amp Designer 'Original Nashville' preset (Fender-style clean amp emulation)	2
Sarah · riff	Riff · clean	Crate GTD-120 guitar	Crate GTD-120 amplifier	2
Sarah · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely Mexican or American Standard, as commonly used by Alex G in this era)	Logic Pro X Amp Designer plugin, 'Original Nashville' preset	4
So · riff	Riff · clean	Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jaguar	Logic Pro Amp Designer 'Original Nashville' preset (Fender-style clean amp emulation)	2
Treehouse (feat. Emily Yacina) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Bronco (vintage, single-coil pickup) or Fender Jazzmaster with vintage 65 pickups	Selmer Twin 30 (EL34 power tubes, ECC83 preamp tubes)	3.5

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Alex G use?

Across 11 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Logic Amp Designer 'Original Nashville' preset (Fender-style clean amp emulation) (2 songs), Logic Pro X Amp Designer (Original Nashville preset) (1 song), Logic Pro Amp Designer (Original Nashville preset) (1 song), Fender Champion 110 or similar solid-state Fender combo (based on era, artist interviews, and typical indie home recording setups) (1 song).

What guitar did Alex G use?

Most often: Framus Panthera (4 songs), Fender Stratocaster (2 songs), Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, likely standard single-coil configuration) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely MIM or Squier based on era and artist's budget at the time) (1 song).

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