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Bob Dylan guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 5 Bob Dylan songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Telecaster (likely 1969 or '52 Reissue, as used by Reggie Young on the 'Planet Waves' sessions) into Fender Deluxe Reverb (blackface or silverface, as used by Reggie Young on 'Planet Waves').
Guitars Bob Dylan used
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1969 or '52 Reissue, as used by Reggie Young on the 'Planet Waves' sessions)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1960s or early 1970s, single-coil pickups)1 song
- Fender Jaguar (mid-1960s, likely sunburst, as used in studio)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1965-66, played by Joe South or Charlie McCoy)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1965, Mike Bloomfield's guitar on recording)1 song
- Gibson Nick Lucas Special (1930s, acoustic)1 song
- Martin D-28 Acoustic1 song
- Martin D-281 song
Amps Bob Dylan used
- Fender Deluxe Reverb (blackface or silverface, as used by Reggie Young on 'Planet Waves')1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (silverface, early 1970s likely)1 song
- Fender Deluxe Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, 1965-66 era, likely studio backline in Nashville)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, 1965 studio recording)1 song
- None (direct acoustic, no amp used on studio recording)1 song
- None (recorded mic'd acoustic guitar, no amp used)1 song
- None (recorded acoustic, mic'd direct to console)1 song
8 Bob Dylan tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Knockin' On Heaven's Door · riff | 0 |
| Blowin' In the Wind · riff | 0 |
| Forever Young · riff | 3.5 |
| Knockin' On Heaven's Door · solo | 3.5 |
| Knockin' On Heaven's Door · solo | 0 |
| Like a Rolling Stone · solo | 2.5 |
| Like a Rolling Stone · riff | 3.5 |
| Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again · riff | 3.5 |
Bob Dylan songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Bob Dylan use?
Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Deluxe Reverb (blackface or silverface, as used by Reggie Young on 'Planet Waves') (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (silverface, early 1970s likely) (1 song), Fender Deluxe Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, 1965-66 era, likely studio backline in Nashville) (1 song).
What guitar did Bob Dylan use?
Most often: Fender Telecaster (likely 1969 or '52 Reissue, as used by Reggie Young on the 'Planet Waves' sessions) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely 1960s or early 1970s, single-coil pickups) (1 song), Fender Jaguar (mid-1960s, likely sunburst, as used in studio) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 1965-66, played by Joe South or Charlie McCoy) (1 song).
How do I get Bob Dylan's tone on my amp?
Open any Bob Dylan song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.