Guitar tone · other, rock
Childish Gambino guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Childish Gambino songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson SG Standard (Gary Clark Jr. signature, likely used on session) into Fender Vibroverb (likely, based on Gary Clark Jr. studio rig for this era and genre).
Guitars Childish Gambino used
- Gibson SG Standard (Gary Clark Jr. signature, likely used on session)1 song
- Unknown solidbody electric (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, exact model unconfirmed for riff section)1 song
- Unknown solidbody electric guitar (exact model not confirmed, likely Fender or Gibson type based on era and tone)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s reissue, exact model unknown)1 song
- Unknown solidbody electric (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, exact model unconfirmed for studio recording)1 song
- Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar single-coil guitar, based on tone and era, but no direct source confirmation)1 song
Amps Childish Gambino used
- Fender Vibroverb (likely, based on Gary Clark Jr. studio rig for this era and genre)1 song
- Silverface Fender amp (exact model not specified, likely Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb based on era and genre)1 song
- Maestro Rhythm 'N Sound G-2 (used for fuzz and effects, not a traditional amp); main amp model not confirmed1 song
- Marshall-style tube amp (exact model unknown, likely vintage or reissue, possibly Marshall Plexi or JCM800)1 song
- Unknown tube combo amp (likely Fender or vintage-style, exact model unconfirmed for studio recording)1 song
- Unknown (likely Fender or clean-voiced amp, but no direct source confirmation)1 song
6 Childish Gambino tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Me and your mama · riff | 6.5 |
| Feels Like Summer · solo | 3 |
| Redbone (Mixed) · riff | 3 |
| Redbone (Mixed) · solo | 5.5 |
| The Night Me and Your Mama Met · riff | 5 |
| The Night Me and Your Mama Met · solo | 6 |
Childish Gambino songs on popular amps
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Childish Gambino use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Vibroverb (likely, based on Gary Clark Jr. studio rig for this era and genre) (1 song), Silverface Fender amp (exact model not specified, likely Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb based on era and genre) (1 song), Maestro Rhythm 'N Sound G-2 (used for fuzz and effects, not a traditional amp); main amp model not confirmed (1 song), Marshall-style tube amp (exact model unknown, likely vintage or reissue, possibly Marshall Plexi or JCM800) (1 song).
What guitar did Childish Gambino use?
Most often: Gibson SG Standard (Gary Clark Jr. signature, likely used on session) (1 song), Unknown solidbody electric (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, exact model unconfirmed for riff section) (1 song), Unknown solidbody electric guitar (exact model not confirmed, likely Fender or Gibson type based on era and tone) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s reissue, exact model unknown) (1 song).
How do I get Childish Gambino's tone on my amp?
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