Guitar tone · rock
Europe guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Europe songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1965 Fender Stratocaster (Olympic White, with DiMarzio FS-1 bridge pickup) into Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head (with KT88 tubes, 4x12 cabinet).
Guitars Europe used
- 1965 Fender Stratocaster (Olympic White, with DiMarzio FS-1 bridge pickup)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1979-1986, sunburst, as used by Kee Marcello in this era)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (1965, likely stock single coils)1 song
- 1965 Fender Stratocaster Olympic White1 song
- Kramer Stagemaster Custom1 song
Amps Europe used
- Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head (with KT88 tubes, 4x12 cabinet)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1988)1 song
- Marshall JCM8001 song
- Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head (KT88 tubes, 16 ohm, 240V)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
5 Europe tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| The Final Countdown · riff | 7 |
| The Final Countdown · solo | 7 |
| I'll Cry for You · riff | 7.5 |
| Sign of the Times · solo | 7 |
| Superstitious · solo | 7.5 |
Europe songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Europe's tone on your gear
Pick any Europe song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Europe use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head (with KT88 tubes, 4x12 cabinet) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1988) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head (KT88 tubes, 16 ohm, 240V) (1 song).
What guitar did Europe use?
Most often: 1965 Fender Stratocaster (Olympic White, with DiMarzio FS-1 bridge pickup) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely 1979-1986, sunburst, as used by Kee Marcello in this era) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (1965, likely stock single coils) (1 song), 1965 Fender Stratocaster Olympic White (1 song).
How do I get Europe's tone on my amp?
Open any Europe song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.