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George Strait guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 George Strait songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender American Professional II Telecaster into Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue.
Guitars George Strait used
- Fender American Professional II Telecaster1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s or early 1980s model, maple neck, single-coil pickups)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1950s or 1960s model, as used by George Strait's longtime guitarist Rick McRae on studio recordings)1 song
Amps George Strait used
- Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1970s/early 1980s)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface, mid-1960s era, typical for Nashville/studio country in the 1990s)1 song
3 George Strait tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Amarillo By Morning · riff | 0 |
| I Can Still Make Cheyenne · riff | 0 |
| It Just Comes Natural · riff | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did George Strait use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1970s/early 1980s) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface, mid-1960s era, typical for Nashville/studio country in the 1990s) (1 song).
What guitar did George Strait use?
Most often: Fender American Professional II Telecaster (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s or early 1980s model, maple neck, single-coil pickups) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 1950s or 1960s model, as used by George Strait's longtime guitarist Rick McRae on studio recordings) (1 song).
How do I get George Strait's tone on my amp?
Open any George Strait song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.