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Dave Matthews Band guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Dave Matthews Band songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Chet Atkins SST into Matchless DC-30 (used for both acoustic and electric, confirmed by DMB crew).
Guitars Dave Matthews Band used
- Gibson Chet Atkins SST2 songs
- Rockbridge Custom Sunburst (acoustic-electric, likely with Fishman Prefix Pro Blend preamp/pickup system)1 song
Amps Dave Matthews Band used
- Matchless DC-30 (used for both acoustic and electric, confirmed by DMB crew)1 song
- Unknown (likely direct to board or clean amp, as typical for SST in studio)1 song
- AER Compact 60 (acoustic amp) or direct to PA/console via Fishman Prefix Pro Blend1 song
3 Dave Matthews Band tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Crash Into Me · riff | 0 |
| Dancing Nancies · riff | 0 |
| Grey Street · riff | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Dave Matthews Band use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Matchless DC-30 (used for both acoustic and electric, confirmed by DMB crew) (1 song), Unknown (likely direct to board or clean amp, as typical for SST in studio) (1 song), AER Compact 60 (acoustic amp) or direct to PA/console via Fishman Prefix Pro Blend (1 song).
What guitar did Dave Matthews Band use?
Most often: Gibson Chet Atkins SST (2 songs), Rockbridge Custom Sunburst (acoustic-electric, likely with Fishman Prefix Pro Blend preamp/pickup system) (1 song).
How do I get Dave Matthews Band's tone on my amp?
Open any Dave Matthews Band song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.