Guitar tone · rock
Big Wreck guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 9 Big Wreck songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Paul Reed Smith CE24 (likely 1990s model, used by Ian Thornley on In Loving Memory Of... sessions) into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1997).
Guitars Big Wreck used
- Paul Reed Smith CE24 (likely 1990s model, used by Ian Thornley on In Loving Memory Of... sessions)1 song
- Suhr Classic T (Ian Thornley Signature, likely 'Lumberjack' or similar, tuned Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, as used by Ian Thornley in this era)1 song
- Suhr Custom (likely Modern or Classic S, exact model not confirmed for this track)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 90s model, as seen in era photos and live videos)1 song
- Gibson ES-335 Studio 19901 song
- Suhr Modern Custom1 song
Amps Big Wreck used
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1997)1 song
- Suhr PT100 (main), possibly blended with Suhr Hedgehog 50 (both in overdrive mode, PT100 always on, Hedgehog boosted for heavy sections)1 song
- Marshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800/900 or similar, as per era and genre)1 song
- Marshall JVM410H (studio recording, as per tone breakdowns for this era and song)1 song
- Marshall JVM410H (OD1 Orange channel, studio recording)1 song
- Suhr OD-100 (for hot-rodded Marshall tones, as referenced by Thornley for heavier sounds in this era)1 song
- Suhr PT-100 Signature Edition Amp Head1 song
- Suhr PT100 (studio recording, 2012 album 'Albatross')1 song
9 Big Wreck tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| A Place To Call Home · riff | 6 |
| Albatross · riff | 6 |
| Blown Wide Open · riff | 6 |
| Bombs Away · riff | 6.5 |
| Found My Place (2023 Remaster) · riff | 7.5 |
| In My Head (2023 Remaster) · riff | 7 |
| Look What I Found · riff | 6 |
| That Song · riff | 6 |
| The Oaf · riff | 6.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Big Wreck use?
Across 9 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1997) (1 song), Suhr PT100 (main), possibly blended with Suhr Hedgehog 50 (both in overdrive mode, PT100 always on, Hedgehog boosted for heavy sections) (1 song), Marshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800/900 or similar, as per era and genre) (1 song), Marshall JVM410H (studio recording, as per tone breakdowns for this era and song) (1 song).
What guitar did Big Wreck use?
Most often: Paul Reed Smith CE24 (likely 1990s model, used by Ian Thornley on In Loving Memory Of... sessions) (1 song), Suhr Classic T (Ian Thornley Signature, likely 'Lumberjack' or similar, tuned Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, as used by Ian Thornley in this era) (1 song), Suhr Custom (likely Modern or Classic S, exact model not confirmed for this track) (1 song).
How do I get Big Wreck's tone on my amp?
Open any Big Wreck song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.