Guitar tone · punk
Goldfinger guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Goldfinger songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by John Feldmann in studio era) into Marshall JCM900 (most commonly cited for Goldfinger's 1990s ska-punk recordings).
Guitars Goldfinger used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by John Feldmann in studio era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on genre/era/artist typical use; no direct evidence for this song/recording)1 song
- Fernandes Vertigo H-85 (purple metallic, Floyd Rose-style tremolo)1 song
- Ernie Ball Music Man Armada1 song
Amps Goldfinger used
- Marshall JCM900 (most commonly cited for Goldfinger's 1990s ska-punk recordings)1 song
- Bogner Goldfinger (model inferred from band/era and forum discussion, but not explicitly tied to this song/recording)1 song
- Unknown (not specified in sources; likely Marshall or similar high-gain amp typical of 1990s punk rock recordings)1 song
- Unknown high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed for studio recording)1 song
4 Goldfinger tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| 99 Red Balloons · riff | 7 |
| Here In Your Bedroom · riff | 7 |
| Say It Out Loud · riff | 6.5 |
| Superman · riff | 6.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Goldfinger use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM900 (most commonly cited for Goldfinger's 1990s ska-punk recordings) (1 song), Bogner Goldfinger (model inferred from band/era and forum discussion, but not explicitly tied to this song/recording) (1 song), Unknown (not specified in sources; likely Marshall or similar high-gain amp typical of 1990s punk rock recordings) (1 song), Unknown high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed for studio recording) (1 song).
What guitar did Goldfinger use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s, as used by John Feldmann in studio era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on genre/era/artist typical use; no direct evidence for this song/recording) (1 song), Fernandes Vertigo H-85 (purple metallic, Floyd Rose-style tremolo) (1 song), Ernie Ball Music Man Armada (1 song).
How do I get Goldfinger's tone on my amp?
Open any Goldfinger song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.