Guitar tone · rock
Beyond guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 7 Beyond songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American, late 80s/early 90s, maple neck) into Marshall JCM800 (most commonly used by Beyond for live shows in the early 1990s, especially for lead/solo sections).
Guitars Beyond used
- Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American, late 80s/early 90s, maple neck)2 songs
- Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, as used by Paul Wong in Beyond's late 80s/early 90s live performances)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American, late 80s/early 90s, maple neck, white finish)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, late 80s/early 90s, sunburst, maple neck)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or 1980s/early 1990s model, as used by Wong Ka Kui in live performances)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1980s/early 1990s Japanese or American Standard, as used by Paul Wong in Beyond's classic era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s Japanese or Korean model, sunburst finish)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1980s Japanese or American model, as used by Wong Ka Kui in studio)1 song
Amps Beyond used
- Marshall JCM800 (most commonly used by Beyond for live shows in the early 1990s, especially for lead/solo sections)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, classic 1980s/early 1990s Hong Kong rock studio standard)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (most commonly cited for Beyond's studio recordings in this era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on era, genre, and typical Hong Kong rock studio gear)1 song
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (highly likely, based on era, genre, and Hong Kong studio standards)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (most commonly used by Beyond live in this era for distorted tones)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (most likely, based on era, genre, and typical Hong Kong rock studio setups; no direct source confirmation for this song, but consistent with Beyond's gear in the early 1990s)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (model likely 2203 or 2204, based on era and genre, as used by Wong Ka Kui in studio)1 song
11 Beyond tones
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Beyond use?
Across 7 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (most commonly used by Beyond for live shows in the early 1990s, especially for lead/solo sections) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, classic 1980s/early 1990s Hong Kong rock studio standard) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (most commonly cited for Beyond's studio recordings in this era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on era, genre, and typical Hong Kong rock studio gear) (1 song).
What guitar did Beyond use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American, late 80s/early 90s, maple neck) (2 songs), Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, as used by Paul Wong in Beyond's late 80s/early 90s live performances) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American, late 80s/early 90s, maple neck, white finish) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, late 80s/early 90s, sunburst, maple neck) (1 song).
How do I get Beyond's tone on my amp?
Open any Beyond song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.