Guitar tone · rock
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Black Rebel Motorcycle Club songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Martin Acoustic (exact model unspecified, likely D-15 or D-28 based on era and band history) into Fender Twin Reverb (studio recording, as referenced in interviews and rig rundowns for this song/era).
Guitars Black Rebel Motorcycle Club used
- Martin Acoustic (exact model unspecified, likely D-15 or D-28 based on era and band history)1 song
- Gibson ES-335 (likely, as used by Peter Hayes during this era for main riff work)1 song
- Epiphone Casino (brown finish, as used by Peter Hayes on 'Spread Your Love')1 song
Amps Black Rebel Motorcycle Club used
- Fender Twin Reverb (studio recording, as referenced in interviews and rig rundowns for this song/era)2 songs
- Fender Pro Reverb (studio era), possibly Fender Twin Reverb or Bandmaster in live setups1 song
3 Black Rebel Motorcycle Club tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Ain't No Easy Way · riff | 6 |
| Beat the Devil's Tattoo · riff | 5.5 |
| Spread Your Love · riff | 6.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Black Rebel Motorcycle Club use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (studio recording, as referenced in interviews and rig rundowns for this song/era) (2 songs), Fender Pro Reverb (studio era), possibly Fender Twin Reverb or Bandmaster in live setups (1 song).
What guitar did Black Rebel Motorcycle Club use?
Most often: Martin Acoustic (exact model unspecified, likely D-15 or D-28 based on era and band history) (1 song), Gibson ES-335 (likely, as used by Peter Hayes during this era for main riff work) (1 song), Epiphone Casino (brown finish, as used by Peter Hayes on 'Spread Your Love') (1 song).
How do I get Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's tone on my amp?
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