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Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model, as used by Silver Bullet Band guitarists in this era) into Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or Silverface, typical for Seger studio recordings in late 1970s).
Guitars Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model, as used by Silver Bullet Band guitarists in this era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s or late 1970s model, as seen in period photos and videos)1 song
- Fender Telecaster Thinline1 song
Amps Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band used
- Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or Silverface, typical for Seger studio recordings in late 1970s)1 song
- Fender Bassman (Blackface, studio recording)1 song
- Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JMP or JCM800 era, based on era and genre)1 song
- Unknown (likely Fender tube amp, model not confirmed for this recording)1 song
4 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Her Strut · solo | 5.5 |
| Mainstreet · riff | 3.5 |
| The Fire Down Below · solo | 5.5 |
| Till It Shines · riff | 3.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or Silverface, typical for Seger studio recordings in late 1970s) (1 song), Fender Bassman (Blackface, studio recording) (1 song), Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JMP or JCM800 era, based on era and genre) (1 song), Unknown (likely Fender tube amp, model not confirmed for this recording) (1 song).
What guitar did Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model, as used by Silver Bullet Band guitarists in this era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s or late 1970s model, as seen in period photos and videos) (1 song), Fender Telecaster Thinline (1 song).
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