Guitar tone · rock
Bad Company guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Bad Company songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard into Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head.
Guitars Bad Company used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard2 songs
- 1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely 1958-59 burst or similar, as used by Mick Ralphs on studio recordings)1 song
- 1957 Fender Esquire1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1958/59, sunburst, as used by Mick Ralphs live in late 1970s)1 song
Amps Bad Company used
- Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head1 song
- Marshall JMP 50-watt head with 4x12 cabinet1 song
- Marshall 100-watt Super Lead (Plexi) head into 4x12 cabinets1 song
- Vintage Ampeg V4 Amplifier Head1 song
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, live rig)1 song
- Marshall amplifier (likely Super Bass or Super Lead, 1970s era)1 song
6 Bad Company tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Can't Get Enough · riff | 6 |
| Can't Get Enough · solo | 5.5 |
| Bad Company · solo | 6 |
| Bad Company · riff | 4.5 |
| Gone, Gone, Gone (Live) · riff | 5.5 |
| No Smoke Without a Fire · riff | 6 |
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Pick any Bad Company song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Bad Company use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head (1 song), Marshall JMP 50-watt head with 4x12 cabinet (1 song), Marshall 100-watt Super Lead (Plexi) head into 4x12 cabinets (1 song), Vintage Ampeg V4 Amplifier Head (1 song).
What guitar did Bad Company use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (2 songs), 1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (1970s, likely 1958-59 burst or similar, as used by Mick Ralphs on studio recordings) (1 song), 1957 Fender Esquire (1 song).
How do I get Bad Company's tone on my amp?
Open any Bad Company song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.