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Electric Light Orchestra guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Electric Light Orchestra songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson L5-S into Fender Tweed 4x10" Bassman.
Guitars Electric Light Orchestra used
- Gibson L5-S1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Goldtop (likely 1950s, P-90 pickups)1 song
- Gibson ES-335 (likely 1970s model, as referenced by Jeff Lynne in interviews)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s model, as used by Jeff Lynne in this era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s, Jeff Lynne's main guitar in this era)1 song
Amps Electric Light Orchestra used
- Fender Tweed 4x10" Bassman1 song
- Marshall JMP 50-watt head (likely, based on era and ELO studio use)1 song
- Marshall tube amp (exact model unknown, likely 1970s JMP or similar)1 song
- Unknown British tube amp (likely Vox AC30 or Marshall, but not confirmed for this session)1 song
- Marshall amplifier (likely JMP or similar 1970s model, as used by Jeff Lynne in studio)1 song
- Marshall amplifier (likely JMP or Super Lead, typical for ELO's 1970s studio work)1 song
6 Electric Light Orchestra tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Don't Bring Me Down · riff | 5.5 |
| Just for Love · solo | 5 |
| Last Train to London · riff | 3.5 |
| Mr. Blue Sky · solo | 0 |
| Mr. Blue Sky · solo | 4.5 |
| Mr. Blue Sky · riff | 4 |
Electric Light Orchestra songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Electric Light Orchestra use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Tweed 4x10" Bassman (1 song), Marshall JMP 50-watt head (likely, based on era and ELO studio use) (1 song), Marshall tube amp (exact model unknown, likely 1970s JMP or similar) (1 song), Unknown British tube amp (likely Vox AC30 or Marshall, but not confirmed for this session) (1 song).
What guitar did Electric Light Orchestra use?
Most often: Gibson L5-S (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Goldtop (likely 1950s, P-90 pickups) (1 song), Gibson ES-335 (likely 1970s model, as referenced by Jeff Lynne in interviews) (1 song).
How do I get Electric Light Orchestra's tone on my amp?
Open any Electric Light Orchestra song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.