Guitar tone · rock, metal
Crush 40 guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 8 Crush 40 songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fernandes Sustainer-equipped guitar (likely Fernandes Revolver Pro or similar, as used by Jun Senoue in studio recordings of this era) into Suhr Badger 18.
Guitars Crush 40 used
- Fernandes Sustainer-equipped guitar (likely Fernandes Revolver Pro or similar, as used by Jun Senoue in studio recordings of this era)1 song
- Ibanez RG Series1 song
- Fernandes ST-335 (Jun Senoue's main guitar for Sonic Adventure 2 era)1 song
- Unknown (likely superstrat-style, possibly Fernandes or ESP, as used by Jun Senoue in this era)1 song
- Charvel USA Select San Dimas Style 2 HH FR1 song
- ESP GL 'SONIC' (customized George Lynch SGL signature, Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB bridge pickup, Schecter Monstertone neck pickup)1 song
- Fernandes LA-85KK (Jun Senoue's main guitar during the era, as seen in official photos and live performances)1 song
- Fernandes ST Custom (Jun Senoue's main guitar, likely used on studio recording)1 song
Amps Crush 40 used
- Suhr Badger 183 songs
- Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (likely, based on Jun Senoue's studio rig for Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Heroes era)1 song
- Marshall JCM8001 song
- Marshall JCM2000 DSL1001 song
- Unknown high-gain amp (likely Marshall JCM series or similar, as typical for Jun Senoue's studio work in 2008)1 song
- Unknown (no explicit source for studio amp; likely Marshall or high-gain stack typical of late 90s/early 2000s J-rock/metal production)1 song
- Soldano SP-77 Series II Tube Guitar Preamp into Suhr Badger 18 (studio, 2010s era)1 song
- Soldano SP-77 Series II Tube Guitar Preamp1 song
10 Crush 40 tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Live & Learn · riff | 7.5 |
| Sonic Heroes · solo | 7 |
| I Am... All of Me · riff | 7.5 |
| Knight of the Wind · riff | 7.5 |
| Live & Learn · solo | 7 |
| Open Your Heart · riff | 7.5 |
| Open Your Heart - Main Theme of "Sonic Adventure" · riff | 7.5 |
| Revvin' Up · riff | 7.5 |
| Seven Rings in Hand · riff | 7 |
| Sonic Heroes · riff | 7 |
Crush 40 songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Crush 40 use?
Across 8 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Suhr Badger 18 (3 songs), Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (likely, based on Jun Senoue's studio rig for Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Heroes era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (1 song), Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (1 song).
What guitar did Crush 40 use?
Most often: Fernandes Sustainer-equipped guitar (likely Fernandes Revolver Pro or similar, as used by Jun Senoue in studio recordings of this era) (1 song), Ibanez RG Series (1 song), Fernandes ST-335 (Jun Senoue's main guitar for Sonic Adventure 2 era) (1 song), Unknown (likely superstrat-style, possibly Fernandes or ESP, as used by Jun Senoue in this era) (1 song).
How do I get Crush 40's tone on my amp?
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