Guitar tone · rock, metal
Glassjaw guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 6 Glassjaw songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Unknown (likely Gibson Les Paul Standard or similar, based on genre/era/artist typical use) into Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, based on genre/era/scene).
Guitars Glassjaw used
- Unknown (likely Gibson Les Paul Standard or similar, based on genre/era/artist typical use)1 song
- Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom1 song
- Fender Stratocaster HSS1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s-1990s, as used by Justin Beck on Worship and Tribute)1 song
- Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom (Justin Beck's custom or Schecter signature, baritone scale)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s or early 2000s, as used by Justin Beck and Todd Weinstock in this era)1 song
Amps Glassjaw used
- Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, based on genre/era/scene)1 song
- Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MKII (Channel 3B, High-Gain Lead Channel – Modern Voicing) into Hughes & Kettner 4×12 cabinet with Vintage 30 speakers1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard 4x12" Angled Cabinet)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (most probable for 2002 Glassjaw studio recordings, based on era and genre, though not explicitly confirmed for this track)1 song
- Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MKII (Channel 3B, High-Gain Lead Channel, Modern Voicing) into Hughes & Kettner 4x12 cabinet with Vintage 30 speakers1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (common for post-hardcore/metal in early 2000s, and widely reported as Glassjaw's main amp for 'Worship and Tribute' era)1 song
6 Glassjaw tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Ape Dos Mil · riff | 6.5 |
| Lovebites and Razorblades · riff | 7.5 |
| Pretty Lush · riff | 7.5 |
| Radio Cambodia · riff | 7.5 |
| Siberian Kiss · riff | 7.5 |
| Two Tabs of Mescaline (Including Hidden Track "Tip Your Bartender") [Segment] · riff | 7.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Glassjaw use?
Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, based on genre/era/scene) (1 song), Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MKII (Channel 3B, High-Gain Lead Channel – Modern Voicing) into Hughes & Kettner 4×12 cabinet with Vintage 30 speakers (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard 4x12" Angled Cabinet) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (most probable for 2002 Glassjaw studio recordings, based on era and genre, though not explicitly confirmed for this track) (1 song).
What guitar did Glassjaw use?
Most often: Unknown (likely Gibson Les Paul Standard or similar, based on genre/era/artist typical use) (1 song), Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom (1 song), Fender Stratocaster HSS (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s-1990s, as used by Justin Beck on Worship and Tribute) (1 song).
How do I get Glassjaw's tone on my amp?
Open any Glassjaw song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.