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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1950s/60s, black finish, as used by Stephen Stills on 'Carry On' solo) into Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, as used by Stills for solos on Déjà Vu sessions).
Guitars Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young used
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1950s/60s, black finish, as used by Stephen Stills on 'Carry On' solo)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul 'Old Black' (1953, heavily modified)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1950s or 1960s, Stephen Stills' main electric at Woodstock)1 song
Amps Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young used
- Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, as used by Stills for solos on Déjà Vu sessions)1 song
- Fender 'Wide Panel Tweed' Deluxe1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, late 1960s model, used at Woodstock)1 song
3 Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tones
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, as used by Stills for solos on Déjà Vu sessions) (1 song), Fender 'Wide Panel Tweed' Deluxe (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, late 1960s model, used at Woodstock) (1 song).
What guitar did Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1950s/60s, black finish, as used by Stephen Stills on 'Carry On' solo) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul 'Old Black' (1953, heavily modified) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 1950s or 1960s, Stephen Stills' main electric at Woodstock) (1 song).
How do I get Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's tone on my amp?
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