Guitar tone · punk
Descendents guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Descendents songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Kramer Baretta into Marshall JCM800 2203.
Guitars Descendents used
- Kramer Baretta1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s, possibly modded)1 song
- 1970s Fender Stratocaster (likely, but not 100% confirmed for this recording)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard1 song
Amps Descendents used
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
- Marshall JCM 800 (studio recording era-appropriate, no direct evidence for another amp on this track)1 song
- Peavey Musician 400 head into Peavey 4x12 cabinet (most likely for 'Milo Goes to College' era studio recording)1 song
- Marshall JCM 900 (left rhythm), Mesa Boogie TriAxis preamp (right rhythm)1 song
4 Descendents tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Everything Sux · riff | 7.5 |
| Good Good Things · riff | 5.5 |
| Hope · riff | 6.5 |
| Suburban Home · riff | 6.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Descendents use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song), Marshall JCM 800 (studio recording era-appropriate, no direct evidence for another amp on this track) (1 song), Peavey Musician 400 head into Peavey 4x12 cabinet (most likely for 'Milo Goes to College' era studio recording) (1 song), Marshall JCM 900 (left rhythm), Mesa Boogie TriAxis preamp (right rhythm) (1 song).
What guitar did Descendents use?
Most often: Kramer Baretta (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s, possibly modded) (1 song), 1970s Fender Stratocaster (likely, but not 100% confirmed for this recording) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (1 song).
How do I get Descendents's tone on my amp?
Open any Descendents song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.