Guitar tone · other, rock
George Michael guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 1 George Michael songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1967 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop into Fender Twin Reverb (possibly Marshall JTM45 also used for layering).
Guitars George Michael used
- 1967 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop1 song
- Unknown solidbody electric (likely session player's Strat-style or similar, exact model unconfirmed)1 song
- Unknown (session guitarist, likely a Strat-style or Superstrat with humbucker bridge, but no direct evidence for the solo section)1 song
Amps George Michael used
- Fender Twin Reverb (possibly Marshall JTM45 also used for layering)1 song
- Unknown clean amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar, typical for 1980s pop studio sessions, but not confirmed)1 song
- Unknown (no direct evidence; likely a Marshall or similar British-style amp for 1984 studio recording, but not confirmed)1 song
3 George Michael tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Careless Whisper · solo | 2.5 |
| Careless Whisper · riff | 0 |
| Careless Whisper · solo | 4.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did George Michael use?
Across 1 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (possibly Marshall JTM45 also used for layering) (1 song), Unknown clean amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar, typical for 1980s pop studio sessions, but not confirmed) (1 song), Unknown (no direct evidence; likely a Marshall or similar British-style amp for 1984 studio recording, but not confirmed) (1 song).
What guitar did George Michael use?
Most often: 1967 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop (1 song), Unknown solidbody electric (likely session player's Strat-style or similar, exact model unconfirmed) (1 song), Unknown (session guitarist, likely a Strat-style or Superstrat with humbucker bridge, but no direct evidence for the solo section) (1 song).
How do I get George Michael's tone on my amp?
Open any George Michael song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.