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Asian Kung-Fu Generation guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 11 Asian Kung-Fu Generation songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Faded Double Cutaway into Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus.

Guitars Asian Kung-Fu Generation used

Gibson Les Paul Faded Double Cutaway4 songs
Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cutaway2 songs
Gibson Custom 2007 Les Paul Junior John Lennon1 song
Gibson Les Paul Special Doublecut1 song
Fender Jazz Bass (early era), later Fender Precision Bass (Custom Shop 1960 NOS Dark Placid Blue or 1959 Relic Vintage Blonde)1 song
B.C. Rich Eagle1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard 1959 Reissue1 song

Amps Asian Kung-Fu Generation used

Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus3 songs
Fender Supersonic 60w Head (Blonde + Oxblood)2 songs
Bad Cat Hot Cat 30R Guitar Amp Head2 songs
Fender '65 Twin Reverb1 song
Eden WT800C head into Ampeg SVT‑810E cabinet (2007–2010 era), later Fender TB‑1200 + TC Electronic RH450 into Fender 610 Pro cabinet (since 2012)1 song
Unknown (no explicit source for amp model used on studio recording of 'Haruka Kanata')1 song
Fender Super-Sonic 60w Head1 song
Bogner Ecstasy 101B Amp Head1 song

13 Asian Kung-Fu Generation tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Haruka Kanata · riff	Riff · distorted	B.C. Rich Eagle	Unknown (no explicit source for amp model used on studio recording of 'Haruka Kanata')	7
Re:Re: · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Faded Double Cutaway	Bad Cat Hot Cat 30R Guitar Amp Head	7
Rewrite · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cutaway	Fender Supersonic 60w Head (Blonde + Oxblood)	7
After Dark · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Special Doublecut	Bad Cat Hot Cat 30R Guitar Amp Head	6
Haruka Kanata · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard	Fender Super-Sonic 60w Head	6.5
Neoteny · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Faded Double Cutaway	Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus	5
Re:Re: (2016 Rerecorded) · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard 1959 Reissue	Bogner Ecstasy 101B Amp Head	6.5
Rewrite · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Jazz Bass (early era), later Fender Precision Bass (Custom Shop 1960 NOS Dark Placid Blue or 1959 Relic Vintage Blonde)	Eden WT800C head into Ampeg SVT‑810E cabinet (2007–2010 era), later Fender TB‑1200 + TC Electronic RH450 into Fender 610 Pro cabinet (since 2012)	0
Rockn' Roll, Morning Light Falls on You · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Custom 2007 Les Paul Junior John Lennon	Fender Supersonic 60w Head (Blonde + Oxblood)	6
Soranin · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster	Marshall JCM800	6
Soranin - From THE FIRST TAKE · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cutaway	Fender '65 Twin Reverb	4.5
To Your Town · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Faded Double Cutaway	Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus	5.5
World World World · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Faded Double Cutaway	Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus	5

Asian Kung-Fu Generation songs on popular amps

Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.

Re:Re: on Marshall CODE 25

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Asian Kung-Fu Generation use?

Across 11 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (3 songs), Fender Supersonic 60w Head (Blonde + Oxblood) (2 songs), Bad Cat Hot Cat 30R Guitar Amp Head (2 songs), Fender '65 Twin Reverb (1 song).

What guitar did Asian Kung-Fu Generation use?

Most often: Gibson Les Paul Faded Double Cutaway (4 songs), Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cutaway (2 songs), Gibson Custom 2007 Les Paul Junior John Lennon (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Special Doublecut (1 song).

How do I get Asian Kung-Fu Generation's tone on my amp?

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