Guitar tone · rock, pop
Brenda Lee guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Brenda Lee songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1957 Gibson ES-350T into Fender Tweed Deluxe (5E3).
Guitars Brenda Lee used
- 1957 Gibson ES-350T1 song
- 1958 Gibson ES-345 prototype1 song
- Fender Precision Bass (likely 1950s model)1 song
Amps Brenda Lee used
- Fender Tweed Deluxe (5E3)1 song
- Unknown 1950s tube amp (likely Gibson GA-40 or Fender Tweed Deluxe, but not confirmed for this session)1 song
- Ampeg B-15N Portaflex (likely), or similar tube combo1 song
3 Brenda Lee tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree · riff | 0 |
| Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree · clean | 0 |
| Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (Single Version) · riff | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Brenda Lee use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Tweed Deluxe (5E3) (1 song), Unknown 1950s tube amp (likely Gibson GA-40 or Fender Tweed Deluxe, but not confirmed for this session) (1 song), Ampeg B-15N Portaflex (likely), or similar tube combo (1 song).
What guitar did Brenda Lee use?
Most often: 1957 Gibson ES-350T (1 song), 1958 Gibson ES-345 prototype (1 song), Fender Precision Bass (likely 1950s model) (1 song).
How do I get Brenda Lee's tone on my amp?
Open any Brenda Lee song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.