Guitar tone · punk
Box Car Racer guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 6 Box Car Racer songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature into Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier.
Guitars Box Car Racer used
- Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature or modded, likely with Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker in bridge)1 song
- Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature (likely prototype or stock ES-333 for studio)1 song
- Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature (Cherry Red, 2002 studio version)1 song
- Gibson ES-335 (likely Tom DeLonge signature or similar semi-hollow, as used on Box Car Racer recordings)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster Tom DeLonge Signature (2001-2002, Seymour Duncan Invader bridge humbucker)1 song
Amps Box Car Racer used
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier3 songs
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 2-Channel 150W Solo Head1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or early 2000s model, studio use)1 song
- Matchless DC-30, Dumble Overdrive Special, and Hiwatt Custom 100 (signal split to all three amps in studio)1 song
6 Box Car Racer tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| And I · riff | 7 |
| All Systems Go · riff | 8 |
| Elevator · riff | 7 |
| I Feel So · riff | 8 |
| The End with You · riff | 7.5 |
| Tiny Voices · riff | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Box Car Racer use?
Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (3 songs), Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 2-Channel 150W Solo Head (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or early 2000s model, studio use) (1 song), Matchless DC-30, Dumble Overdrive Special, and Hiwatt Custom 100 (signal split to all three amps in studio) (1 song).
What guitar did Box Car Racer use?
Most often: Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (Tom DeLonge signature or modded, likely with Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker in bridge) (1 song), Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature (likely prototype or stock ES-333 for studio) (1 song), Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature (Cherry Red, 2002 studio version) (1 song).
How do I get Box Car Racer's tone on my amp?
Open any Box Car Racer song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.