Guitar tone · rock, other
Depeche Mode guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Depeche Mode songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gretsch Double Anniversary semi-hollow (likely 1960s or 1970s model, as used by Martin Gore in studio for this era) into Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus.
Guitars Depeche Mode used
- Gretsch Double Anniversary semi-hollow (likely 1960s or 1970s model, as used by Martin Gore in studio for this era)1 song
- Gretsch 6120 (likely Chet Atkins model, orange finish)1 song
- E-mu Emulator II (sampled guitar sound), possibly Gibson Les Paul or similar for overdubs1 song
- Gretsch G6120 (likely 1959 Chet Atkins Hollow Body, as used by Martin Gore on the original recording)1 song
- Gretsch 6120 (likely 1980s model)1 song
- Gretsch Double Anniversary (Dick Knight copy)1 song
Amps Depeche Mode used
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus2 songs
- Unknown studio amp (likely Roland JC-120 or similar clean solid-state amp, as commonly used by Depeche Mode in late 80s/early 90s, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- ARP 2600 synthesizer filter (main riff), possible guitar amp for overdubs (model unknown)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, studio recording, 1989)1 song
- Fender Bronco Amp (1967-1980)1 song
6 Depeche Mode tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Enjoy the Silence · riff | 4 |
| Enjoy the Silence · solo | 0 |
| Enjoy the Silence · riff | 4.5 |
| Never Let Me Down Again · riff | 6 |
| Personal Jesus · solo | 5.5 |
| Personal Jesus · riff | 5.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Depeche Mode use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (2 songs), Unknown studio amp (likely Roland JC-120 or similar clean solid-state amp, as commonly used by Depeche Mode in late 80s/early 90s, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), ARP 2600 synthesizer filter (main riff), possible guitar amp for overdubs (model unknown) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, studio recording, 1989) (1 song).
What guitar did Depeche Mode use?
Most often: Gretsch Double Anniversary semi-hollow (likely 1960s or 1970s model, as used by Martin Gore in studio for this era) (1 song), Gretsch 6120 (likely Chet Atkins model, orange finish) (1 song), E-mu Emulator II (sampled guitar sound), possibly Gibson Les Paul or similar for overdubs (1 song), Gretsch G6120 (likely 1959 Chet Atkins Hollow Body, as used by Martin Gore on the original recording) (1 song).
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