Guitar tone · rock
Ash guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Ash songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by Tim Wheeler in Ash studio recordings) into Marshall JCM900 (typical for Ash's 1990s/2000s distorted tones, no direct source for 'Clones' but consistent with band/era/live footage).
Guitars Ash used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by Tim Wheeler in Ash studio recordings)1 song
- Gibson SG Reissue VOS1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (1960 Black Beauty)1 song
Amps Ash used
- Marshall JCM900 (typical for Ash's 1990s/2000s distorted tones, no direct source for 'Clones' but consistent with band/era/live footage)1 song
- Vox AC30 (likely, based on era and artist's typical studio amp usage)1 song
- Marshall amplifier (exact model unspecified, likely JCM800 or similar era-appropriate model)1 song
3 Ash tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Burn Baby Burn (2022 Remaster) · riff | 7 |
| Clones · riff | 7 |
| Clones · solo | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Ash use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM900 (typical for Ash's 1990s/2000s distorted tones, no direct source for 'Clones' but consistent with band/era/live footage) (1 song), Vox AC30 (likely, based on era and artist's typical studio amp usage) (1 song), Marshall amplifier (exact model unspecified, likely JCM800 or similar era-appropriate model) (1 song).
What guitar did Ash use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by Tim Wheeler in Ash studio recordings) (1 song), Gibson SG Reissue VOS (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (1960 Black Beauty) (1 song).
How do I get Ash's tone on my amp?
Open any Ash song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.