Guitar tone · rock, pop
Duran Duran guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 5 Duran Duran songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Andy Taylor on Rio album) into Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus.
Guitars Duran Duran used
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Andy Taylor on Rio album)1 song
- Aria Pro II SB-10001 song
- Gibson SG Standard1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (early 1980s, likely Japanese or US Standard)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1960s or reissue, as used by Dom Brown for Duran Duran in this era)1 song
- Yamaha SG20001 song
- Fender Stratocaster (Warren Cuccurullo, likely early 1990s American Standard or similar, as seen in period footage and interviews)1 song
Amps Duran Duran used
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus2 songs
- Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, as used by Andy Taylor on Rio sessions)1 song
- Peavey Pro 810 Bass Cabinet + likely Gallien-Krueger 800RB head1 song
- Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp1 song
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (studio, 1982)1 song
- Peavey XXX head with matching Peavey XXX cabinet (as per last known studio/tour use for this era)1 song
7 Duran Duran tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Hungry Like the Wolf · riff | 4 |
| Come Undone · riff | 0 |
| Girls On Film · riff | 3.5 |
| Hungry Like the Wolf · solo | 5 |
| Hungry Like the Wolf · riff | 4 |
| Runway Runaway · riff | 4.5 |
| Union of the Snake · clean | 0 |
Duran Duran songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Duran Duran's tone on your gear
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Duran Duran use?
Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (2 songs), Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, as used by Andy Taylor on Rio sessions) (1 song), Peavey Pro 810 Bass Cabinet + likely Gallien-Krueger 800RB head (1 song), Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp (1 song).
What guitar did Duran Duran use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Andy Taylor on Rio album) (1 song), Aria Pro II SB-1000 (1 song), Gibson SG Standard (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (early 1980s, likely Japanese or US Standard) (1 song).
How do I get Duran Duran's tone on my amp?
Open any Duran Duran song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.