Guitar tone · punk
Black Flag guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Black Flag songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi into Peavey Standard PA Head (1970s, solid state) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet.
Guitars Black Flag used
- Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi2 songs
- 1970s Dan Armstrong Plexi (Ampeg Dan Armstrong Lucite Guitar)1 song
- Ibanez 2387CT Rocket Roll Sr.1 song
- Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi (likely, as used by Greg Ginn on 'Slip It In' era studio recordings)1 song
Amps Black Flag used
- Peavey Standard PA Head (1970s, solid state) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet1 song
- Peavey solid-state amplifier (likely Peavey Musician or similar, late 1970s/early 1980s model)1 song
- Peavey Standard 260 (1970s solid-state head)1 song
- Acoustic 150 solid-state amplifier1 song
- Peavey Solid State Combo (likely Peavey Bandit 65 or similar, as used by Greg Ginn in studio during mid-1980s)1 song
5 Black Flag tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Nervous Breakdown · riff | 8 |
| Black Coffee · riff | 6.5 |
| Jealous Again · riff | 7.5 |
| Jealous Again · riff | 0 |
| Rise Above · riff | 7 |
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Pick any Black Flag song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Black Flag use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Peavey Standard PA Head (1970s, solid state) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (1 song), Peavey solid-state amplifier (likely Peavey Musician or similar, late 1970s/early 1980s model) (1 song), Peavey Standard 260 (1970s solid-state head) (1 song), Acoustic 150 solid-state amplifier (1 song).
What guitar did Black Flag use?
Most often: Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi (2 songs), 1970s Dan Armstrong Plexi (Ampeg Dan Armstrong Lucite Guitar) (1 song), Ibanez 2387CT Rocket Roll Sr. (1 song), Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi (likely, as used by Greg Ginn on 'Slip It In' era studio recordings) (1 song).
How do I get Black Flag's tone on my amp?
Open any Black Flag song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.