Guitar tone · rock
Billy Squier guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Billy Squier songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1960 Fender Telecaster Custom into Marshall Lead 100 (model 2199, solid-state head, late 1970s/early 1980s).
Guitars Billy Squier used
- 1960 Fender Telecaster Custom2 songs
- 1960 Fender Telecaster Custom (double-bound, two single-coil pickups)1 song
Amps Billy Squier used
- Marshall Lead 100 (model 2199, solid-state head, late 1970s/early 1980s)1 song
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (modded by Frank Levi, early 1970s solid state rectifier, no master volume)1 song
- Marshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JMP or JCM800 era based on 1981 studio context)1 song
3 Billy Squier tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Lonely Is the Night · riff | 6.5 |
| My Kinda Lover · solo | 7 |
| My Kinda Lover · riff | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Billy Squier use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall Lead 100 (model 2199, solid-state head, late 1970s/early 1980s) (1 song), Marshall Super Lead 100 (modded by Frank Levi, early 1970s solid state rectifier, no master volume) (1 song), Marshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JMP or JCM800 era based on 1981 studio context) (1 song).
What guitar did Billy Squier use?
Most often: 1960 Fender Telecaster Custom (2 songs), 1960 Fender Telecaster Custom (double-bound, two single-coil pickups) (1 song).
How do I get Billy Squier's tone on my amp?
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