Guitar tone · punk, rock

Die Toten Hosen guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 6 Die Toten Hosen songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard into Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on era, genre, and typical German punk/rock studio setups; exact model for this recording not confirmed).

Guitars Die Toten Hosen used

Gibson Les Paul Standard2 songs
Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s/early 1990s German punk standard, but exact model for studio not confirmed)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop1 song
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on band/era and genre, but not confirmed for this exact recording)1 song
Gibson ES-3351 song

Amps Die Toten Hosen used

Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on era, genre, and typical German punk/rock studio setups; exact model for this recording not confirmed)1 song
Engl Steve Morse Signature E6561 song
ENGL Ritchie Blackmore Signature E6501 song
Marshall JCM800 22031 song
Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and band’s typical studio/live use, but not confirmed for this exact recording)1 song
Unknown (likely Marshall or similar British-style amp, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain British amp, based on era/genre/artist typical use)1 song

7 Die Toten Hosen tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Tage wie diese · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on band/era and genre, but not confirmed for this exact recording)	Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and band’s typical studio/live use, but not confirmed for this exact recording)	6
Alles aus Liebe · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard	Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain British amp, based on era/genre/artist typical use)	6
Bonnie & Clyde · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s/early 1990s German punk standard, but exact model for studio not confirmed)	Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on era, genre, and typical German punk/rock studio setups; exact model for this recording not confirmed)	6
Nur nach vorn · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard	Engl Steve Morse Signature E656	7
Nur nach vorn · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop	ENGL Ritchie Blackmore Signature E650	7
Schrei nach Liebe · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender American Professional II Stratocaster	Marshall JCM800 2203	6.5
Wannsee · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-335	Unknown (likely Marshall or similar British-style amp, but not confirmed for this recording)	6.5

Die Toten Hosen songs on popular amps

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Nur nach vorn on Fender Hot Rod Deluxe

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Die Toten Hosen use?

Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on era, genre, and typical German punk/rock studio setups; exact model for this recording not confirmed) (1 song), Engl Steve Morse Signature E656 (1 song), ENGL Ritchie Blackmore Signature E650 (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song).

What guitar did Die Toten Hosen use?

Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (2 songs), Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s/early 1990s German punk standard, but exact model for studio not confirmed) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop (1 song), Fender American Professional II Stratocaster (1 song).

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