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Blind Melon guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Blind Melon songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (yellow, early 90s, as seen in Blind Melon videos and interviews) into Matchless HC-30 Guitar Amp Head.
Guitars Blind Melon used
- Fender Stratocaster (yellow, early 90s, as seen in Blind Melon videos and interviews)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (Yellow, likely late 1960s/early 1970s)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely early 90s, possibly American Standard or similar)1 song
Amps Blind Melon used
- Matchless HC-30 Guitar Amp Head2 songs
- 1965 Fender Champ1 song
3 Blind Melon tones
Blind Melon songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Blind Melon's tone on your gear
Pick any Blind Melon song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Blind Melon use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Matchless HC-30 Guitar Amp Head (2 songs), 1965 Fender Champ (1 song).
What guitar did Blind Melon use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (yellow, early 90s, as seen in Blind Melon videos and interviews) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (Yellow, likely late 1960s/early 1970s) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely early 90s, possibly American Standard or similar) (1 song).
How do I get Blind Melon's tone on my amp?
Open any Blind Melon song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.