Guitar tone · rock
Counting Crows guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Counting Crows songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Telecaster (likely 1960s or early 1970s, as used by Dan Vickrey in studio era) into Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, vintage tube combo).
Guitars Counting Crows used
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1960s or early 1970s, as used by Dan Vickrey in studio era)1 song
- Epiphone Casino1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, sunburst finish)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, single-coil pickups)1 song
Amps Counting Crows used
- Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, vintage tube combo)1 song
- Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Champ 5F1 (1956-1958)1 song
- Vox AC30 (studio recording, 1993)1 song
- Fender Super Reverb1 song
4 Counting Crows tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| A Long December · solo | 4 |
| Accidentally In Love · riff | 4.5 |
| Mr. Jones · riff | 3.5 |
| Mr. Jones · solo | 3 |
Counting Crows songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Counting Crows's tone on your gear
Pick any Counting Crows song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Counting Crows use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, vintage tube combo) (1 song), Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Champ 5F1 (1956-1958) (1 song), Vox AC30 (studio recording, 1993) (1 song), Fender Super Reverb (1 song).
What guitar did Counting Crows use?
Most often: Fender Telecaster (likely 1960s or early 1970s, as used by Dan Vickrey in studio era) (1 song), Epiphone Casino (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, sunburst finish) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, single-coil pickups) (1 song).
How do I get Counting Crows's tone on my amp?
Open any Counting Crows song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.