Guitar tone · punk
Bad Religion guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Bad Religion songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson SG Standard '61 into Marshall JCM800 2203.
Guitars Bad Religion used
- Gibson SG Standard '612 songs
- Fender Precision Bass1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard1 song
- Fender American Professional II Stratocaster1 song
Amps Bad Religion used
- Marshall JCM800 22034 songs
- Marshall bass head (likely Marshall Super Bass or VBA series) into Marshall 4x12 or 8x10 cab1 song
5 Bad Religion tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| American Jesus · riff | 6.5 |
| Land of Endless Greed · riff | 7 |
| Lookin' In · distorted | 6 |
| Lookin' In · riff | 7 |
| No Control · riff | 7 |
Get Bad Religion's tone on your gear
Pick any Bad Religion song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Bad Religion use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (4 songs), Marshall bass head (likely Marshall Super Bass or VBA series) into Marshall 4x12 or 8x10 cab (1 song).
What guitar did Bad Religion use?
Most often: Gibson SG Standard '61 (2 songs), Fender Precision Bass (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (1 song), Fender American Professional II Stratocaster (1 song).
How do I get Bad Religion's tone on my amp?
Open any Bad Religion song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.