Guitar tone · rock
Gerry Rafferty guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Gerry Rafferty songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, maple neck, used for studio recording) into Fender Twin Reverb (silverface, late 1970s studio version).
Guitars Gerry Rafferty used
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, maple neck, used for studio recording)1 song
- Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or Gibson Les Paul, session player era-appropriate)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard1 song
Amps Gerry Rafferty used
- Fender Twin Reverb (silverface, late 1970s studio version)1 song
- Unknown (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar clean tube amp, era-appropriate for late 1970s studio recording)1 song
- Music Man HD-130 and Fender Twin Reverb (both used in studio blend)1 song
3 Gerry Rafferty tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Baker Street · riff | 5 |
| Right Down the Line · riff | 0 |
| Right Down the Line · solo | 3.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Gerry Rafferty use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (silverface, late 1970s studio version) (1 song), Unknown (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar clean tube amp, era-appropriate for late 1970s studio recording) (1 song), Music Man HD-130 and Fender Twin Reverb (both used in studio blend) (1 song).
What guitar did Gerry Rafferty use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, maple neck, used for studio recording) (1 song), Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or Gibson Les Paul, session player era-appropriate) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (1 song).
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