Guitar tone · rock
Big Country guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 5 Big Country songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Yamaha SG2000 into Marshall JCM800 2203.
Guitars Big Country used
- Yamaha SG20005 songs
Amps Big Country used
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
- HH VS Musician (solid state amp, 1980s model)1 song
- HH VS Musician (with 'Valve Sound' circuit)1 song
- Yamaha G100 212 II1 song
- Fender Stage 1851 song
5 Big Country tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Look Away · riff | 5 |
| Chance · riff | 4 |
| A Thousand Stars · riff | 5.5 |
| The Teacher · solo | 6 |
| You Dreamer · riff | 6 |
Get Big Country's tone on your gear
Pick any Big Country song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Big Country use?
Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song), HH VS Musician (solid state amp, 1980s model) (1 song), HH VS Musician (with 'Valve Sound' circuit) (1 song), Yamaha G100 212 II (1 song).
What guitar did Big Country use?
Most often: Yamaha SG2000 (5 songs).
How do I get Big Country's tone on my amp?
Open any Big Country song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.