Guitar tone · rock
Foreigner guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 5 Foreigner songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom (modded, middle pickup removed, direct-to-output switch) into Marshall JCM800 2203.
Guitars Foreigner used
- 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom (modded, middle pickup removed, direct-to-output switch)3 songs
- Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s1 song
- 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom (modded, middle pickup removed, direct-to-jack switch)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, used by Mick Jones in studio)1 song
Amps Foreigner used
- Marshall JCM800 22032 songs
- Marshall 100-watt head (likely Super Lead or JMP, with Hiwatt cabinets and Fane speakers)1 song
- Marshall 100-watt Super Lead head into Hiwatt 4x12 cabinet with Fane speakers1 song
- Marshall 100-watt head (likely JMP or Super Lead) into Hiwatt cabinets with Fane speakers1 song
- Marshall 100-watt head (likely JMP, late 1970s) into Hiwatt cabinets with Fane speakers1 song
6 Foreigner tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Cold As Ice · solo | 6 |
| Double Vision · riff | 6.5 |
| Hot Blooded · solo | 6.5 |
| Hot Blooded · riff | 7 |
| Juke Box Hero · riff | 5.5 |
| Night Life · riff | 5.5 |
Get Foreigner's tone on your gear
Pick any Foreigner song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Foreigner use?
Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (2 songs), Marshall 100-watt head (likely Super Lead or JMP, with Hiwatt cabinets and Fane speakers) (1 song), Marshall 100-watt Super Lead head into Hiwatt 4x12 cabinet with Fane speakers (1 song), Marshall 100-watt head (likely JMP or Super Lead) into Hiwatt cabinets with Fane speakers (1 song).
What guitar did Foreigner use?
Most often: 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom (modded, middle pickup removed, direct-to-output switch) (3 songs), Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s (1 song), 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom (modded, middle pickup removed, direct-to-jack switch) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, used by Mick Jones in studio) (1 song).
How do I get Foreigner's tone on my amp?
Open any Foreigner song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.