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Candlebox guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 4 Candlebox songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard into Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus.

Guitars Candlebox used

1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard4 songs
Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1990s, likely 1991-1993, as used by Peter Klett in Candlebox's debut era)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, as used by Candlebox on debut album)1 song
Fender Precision Bass (likely, not confirmed)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used on Candlebox debut album sessions)1 song

Amps Candlebox used

Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus2 songs
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1993/1994 era)2 songs
Marshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, as used by Peter Klett in the studio for Candlebox's debut album, including 'Arrow')1 song
Marshall JCM800 (likely studio amp, based on era and genre)1 song
Mesa/Boogie Single Rectifier 50W Solo Head1 song
Ampeg SVT (likely, not confirmed)1 song
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 1990s model)1 song

9 Candlebox tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Far Behind · solo	Solo · distorted	1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 1990s model)	7
Far Behind · riff	Riff · clean	1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard	Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus	0
A Kiss Before Dying · riff	Riff · clean	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, as used by Candlebox on debut album)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1993/1994 era)	0
A Kiss Before Dying · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used on Candlebox debut album sessions)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1993/1994 era)	7
Arrow · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1990s, likely 1991-1993, as used by Peter Klett in Candlebox's debut era)	Marshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, as used by Peter Klett in the studio for Candlebox's debut album, including 'Arrow')	7
Far Behind · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Precision Bass (likely, not confirmed)	Ampeg SVT (likely, not confirmed)	0
Far Behind · riff	Riff · distorted	1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard	Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus	6.5
Rain · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model)	Marshall JCM800 (likely studio amp, based on era and genre)	6
Rain · solo	Solo · distorted	1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard	Mesa/Boogie Single Rectifier 50W Solo Head	6.5

Candlebox songs on popular amps

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Candlebox use?

Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (2 songs), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1993/1994 era) (2 songs), Marshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, as used by Peter Klett in the studio for Candlebox's debut album, including 'Arrow') (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (likely studio amp, based on era and genre) (1 song).

What guitar did Candlebox use?

Most often: 1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard (4 songs), Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1990s, likely 1991-1993, as used by Peter Klett in Candlebox's debut era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, as used by Candlebox on debut album) (1 song).

How do I get Candlebox's tone on my amp?

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