Guitar tone · rock, other
Elton John guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Elton John songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, session standard for pop/rock in this era, but not confirmed for this exact track) into Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on era/session standards and audible tone, but not confirmed in sources).
Guitars Elton John used
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, session standard for pop/rock in this era, but not confirmed for this exact track)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely early 1980s standard or similar session guitar)1 song
- Acoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely Martin D-28 or similar 1960s/70s dreadnought)1 song
- Yamaha APX-10N Nylon String Acoustic-Electric (studio session player, likely for riff section)1 song
Amps Elton John used
- Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on era/session standards and audible tone, but not confirmed in sources)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (model inferred from era/session player habits, no direct source for this song)1 song
- None (acoustic guitar recorded with microphone in studio)1 song
- Direct Input (DI) or possible use of studio acoustic preamp (exact model unknown)1 song
4 Elton John tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| I'm Still Standing · solo | 5.5 |
| Can You Feel the Love Tonight · riff | 0 |
| I'm Still Standing · riff | 4.5 |
| Your Song · riff | 0 |
Elton John 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 Elton John use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on era/session standards and audible tone, but not confirmed in sources) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (model inferred from era/session player habits, no direct source for this song) (1 song), None (acoustic guitar recorded with microphone in studio) (1 song), Direct Input (DI) or possible use of studio acoustic preamp (exact model unknown) (1 song).
What guitar did Elton John use?
Most often: Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, session standard for pop/rock in this era, but not confirmed for this exact track) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely early 1980s standard or similar session guitar) (1 song), Acoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely Martin D-28 or similar 1960s/70s dreadnought) (1 song), Yamaha APX-10N Nylon String Acoustic-Electric (studio session player, likely for riff section) (1 song).
How do I get Elton John's tone on my amp?
Open any Elton John song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.