Guitar tone · rock, Southern rock / blues rock / jam band
Gov't Mule guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Gov't Mule songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (Warren Haynes signature or similar, as used by Haynes in Gov't Mule during this era) into Unknown.
Guitars Gov't Mule used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (Warren Haynes signature or similar, as used by Haynes in Gov't Mule during this era)1 song
- Epiphone Viola Bass (Allen Woody) or Gibson Ripper / Fender Precision (Kevin Scott live)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1958/1959 reissue, Warren Haynes signature or similar, as per era and artist's known main guitar for Gov't Mule studio work)1 song
- Epiphone Viola Bass (likely, based on era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard1 song
Amps Gov't Mule used
- Unknown2 songs
- Soldano SLO-100 (modded for more low-mid response) into Marshall 4x12 with Celestion G12T-75 speakers1 song
- Soldano SLO-100 (modded for more low-mid response) into Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion speakers1 song
- Soldano SLO-100 Super Lead Overdrive1 song
5 Gov't Mule tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Thorazine Shuffle · clean | 0 |
| 30 Days In the Hole · riff | 6.5 |
| Mr. Big · riff | 6 |
| Soulshine · solo | 3 |
| Thorazine Shuffle · distorted | 7.5 |
Get Gov't Mule's tone on your gear
Pick any Gov't Mule song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Gov't Mule use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (2 songs), Soldano SLO-100 (modded for more low-mid response) into Marshall 4x12 with Celestion G12T-75 speakers (1 song), Soldano SLO-100 (modded for more low-mid response) into Marshall 4x12 cab with Celestion speakers (1 song), Soldano SLO-100 Super Lead Overdrive (1 song).
What guitar did Gov't Mule use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (Warren Haynes signature or similar, as used by Haynes in Gov't Mule during this era) (1 song), Epiphone Viola Bass (Allen Woody) or Gibson Ripper / Fender Precision (Kevin Scott live) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1958/1959 reissue, Warren Haynes signature or similar, as per era and artist's known main guitar for Gov't Mule studio work) (1 song), Epiphone Viola Bass (likely, based on era) (1 song).
How do I get Gov't Mule's tone on my amp?
Open any Gov't Mule song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.