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Fall Out Boy guitar tone: gear & amp settings

Q: What amp did Fall Out Boy use?

Across 23 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (7 songs), Fender Twin Reverb (likely Tone Master or standard, as per era and rig rundowns) (1 song), Neural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, likely Orange amp model) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (likely studio amp for 'Take This to Your Grave' era, commonly used for pop punk/emo in early 2000s) (1 song).

Q: What guitar did Fall Out Boy use?

Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (3 songs), Gibson Les Paul (2 songs), Gibson Les Paul Studio (likely, based on era and genre; no direct studio confirmation for this song's riff section) (1 song), Gretsch G5135CVT-PS Patrick Stump Signature (1 song).

Q: How do I get Fall Out Boy's tone on my amp?

Open any Fall Out Boy song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.

The gear and amp settings behind 23 Fall Out Boy songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard into Marshall JCM800.

Guitars Fall Out Boy used

Gibson Les Paul Standard3 songs
Gibson Les Paul2 songs
Gibson Les Paul Studio (likely, based on era and genre; no direct studio confirmation for this song's riff section)1 song
Gretsch G5135CVT-PS Patrick Stump Signature1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, Patrick Stump's main guitar for 'Take This to Your Grave' era)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s, studio recording)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Joe Trohman on 'Take This to Your Grave')1 song
Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Joe Trohman in studio for this era)1 song

Amps Fall Out Boy used

Marshall JCM8007 songs
Fender Twin Reverb (likely Tone Master or standard, as per era and rig rundowns)1 song
Neural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, likely Orange amp model)1 song
Marshall JCM800 (likely studio amp for 'Take This to Your Grave' era, commonly used for pop punk/emo in early 2000s)1 song
Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 2004-2005 era)1 song
Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, as inferred from era, genre, and forum consensus)1 song
Vox AC30 (likely, based on Fall Out Boy's studio rig for American Beauty/American Psycho era and genre conventions)1 song
Marshall Amp Head (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar era-appropriate high-gain head)1 song

24 Fall Out Boy tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Sugar, We're Goin Down · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (Patrick Stump, studio recording)	Marshall JCM800 (studio, likely based on era and genre; Sun Amps mentioned in forums but not confirmed for studio recording of this song)	7
Love From The Other Side · riff	Riff · distorted	Gretsch G5135CVT-PS Patrick Stump Signature	Neural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, likely Orange amp model)	7.5
"The Take Over, the Breaks Over" · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s, Pete Wentz/Patrick Stump era)	Marshall JCM800 (studio, 2007 era, typical for FOB Infinity on High sessions)	6.5
A Little Less Sixteen Candles, a Little More "Touch Me" · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Studio (likely, based on era and genre; no direct studio confirmation for this song's riff section)	Marshall JCM800	7
Bang the Doldrums · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Special Double-Cut	Krank Revolution 100-watt Head	7
Centuries · riff	Riff · distorted	Squier Joe Trohman Telecaster	Unknown high-gain amp (likely Marshall or Mesa/Boogie, but not confirmed for studio recording)	7.5
Dance, Dance · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s reissue, Patrick Stump's main studio guitar for this era)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2005 era)	7.5
Fame < Infamy · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson SG (likely Standard or Special, as used by Joe Trohman in studio for this era)	Marshall JCM800	7
G.I.N.A.S.F.S. · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson SG or Gibson Les Paul Studio (likely Les Paul Studio for studio recording)	Marshall JCM800	7
Grand Theft Autumn / Where Is Your Boy · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, Patrick Stump's main guitar for 'Take This to Your Grave' era)	Marshall JCM800 (likely studio amp for 'Take This to Your Grave' era, commonly used for pop punk/emo in early 2000s)	7
I Don't Care · riff	Riff · distorted	Gretsch G5135-PS Patrick Vaughn Stump Signature Series Stump-O-Matic Electromatic Corvette	Marshall JCM800	7.5
Jet Pack Blues · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Joe Trohman in studio for this era)	Vox AC30 (likely, based on Fall Out Boy's studio rig for American Beauty/American Psycho era and genre conventions)	5.5
Just One Yesterday (feat. Foxes) · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul	Fender Twin Reverb (likely Tone Master or standard, as per era and rig rundowns)	6.5
My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s-2010s, Patrick Stump's main studio guitar for this era)	Orange Rockerverb 100 MKII (most commonly used by Patrick Stump in studio and live for this album/tour)	7.5
Nobody Puts Baby In the Corner · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s, studio recording)	Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 2004-2005 era)	7.5
Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner (Acoustic Version) · riff	Riff · clean	Gibson J-45 Acoustic	Direct Input (DI) or possible use of studio preamp; no electric guitar amp used for acoustic version	0
Of All the Gin Joints In All the World · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard	Marshall JCM800	6.5
Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard	Marshall JCM800	7.5
Saturday · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard	Marshall JCM800	7
Sugar, We're Goin Down · clean	Clean · clean	Fender Precision Bass	Ampeg SVT Classic	0
Tell That Mick He Just Made My List of Things To Do Today · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Joe Trohman in early Fall Out Boy recordings)	Marshall JCM900 (studio recording, early 2000s era; most likely based on genre, era, and band interviews)	7.5
The Patron Saint of Liars and Fakes · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Joe Trohman on 'Take This to Your Grave')	Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, as inferred from era, genre, and forum consensus)	7.5
Thnks fr th Mmrs · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul	Marshall Amp Head (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar era-appropriate high-gain head)	7
Xo · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson SG Standard (likely early 2000s, as used by Joe Trohman on 'Take This To Your Grave')	Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 Half Stack (studio, 2003 era, as per genre/era/forum consensus)	7

Fall Out Boy songs on popular amps

Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.

G.I.N.A.S.F.S. on Fender Mustang LT25

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Fall Out Boy use?

Across 23 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (7 songs), Fender Twin Reverb (likely Tone Master or standard, as per era and rig rundowns) (1 song), Neural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, likely Orange amp model) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (likely studio amp for 'Take This to Your Grave' era, commonly used for pop punk/emo in early 2000s) (1 song).

What guitar did Fall Out Boy use?

Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (3 songs), Gibson Les Paul (2 songs), Gibson Les Paul Studio (likely, based on era and genre; no direct studio confirmation for this song's riff section) (1 song), Gretsch G5135CVT-PS Patrick Stump Signature (1 song).

How do I get Fall Out Boy's tone on my amp?

Open any Fall Out Boy song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.