Guitar tone · rock
Cold Chisel guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Cold Chisel songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s model, as used by Ian Moss in Cold Chisel era) into Marshall 1974 Super Lead (50-watt, classic Marshall head, as referenced for era and Moss's usage).
Guitars Cold Chisel used
- Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s model, as used by Ian Moss in Cold Chisel era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, Sunburst finish)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Ian Moss in this era)1 song
Amps Cold Chisel used
- Marshall 1974 Super Lead (50-watt, classic Marshall head, as referenced for era and Moss's usage)1 song
- Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead (likely 100w head, late 1970s)1 song
- Marshall JMP 100-watt head with 4x12 cabinet (typical for Ian Moss and classic Australian pub rock of the era)1 song
3 Cold Chisel tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Bow River · riff | 3.5 |
| Bow River · riff | 6 |
| Goodbye (Astrid Goodbye) · riff | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Cold Chisel use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall 1974 Super Lead (50-watt, classic Marshall head, as referenced for era and Moss's usage) (1 song), Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead (likely 100w head, late 1970s) (1 song), Marshall JMP 100-watt head with 4x12 cabinet (typical for Ian Moss and classic Australian pub rock of the era) (1 song).
What guitar did Cold Chisel use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s model, as used by Ian Moss in Cold Chisel era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, Sunburst finish) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Ian Moss in this era) (1 song).
How do I get Cold Chisel's tone on my amp?
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