Guitar tone · rock
Great White guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 5 Great White songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Kramer Pacer Custom I into Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely, based on Great White's 1984 studio use and genre/era).
Guitars Great White used
- Kramer Pacer Custom I2 songs
- B.C. Rich Mockingbird (likely, based on era and Mark Kendall's known gear for debut album)1 song
- Jackson King V Inferno Red1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/1980s, sunburst finish)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1970s/early 1980s, likely tobacco burst, as used by Mark Kendall in this era)1 song
Amps Great White used
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely, based on Great White's 1984 studio use and genre/era)1 song
- Marshall Valvestate1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic 1980s hard rock amp)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, based on era, genre, and typical Great White studio rig)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, late 1980s)1 song
6 Great White tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Hiway Nights · riff | 6.5 |
| House of Broken Love · solo | 6.5 |
| Love Is a Lie · riff | 7 |
| Love Is a Lie · solo | 7 |
| Once Bitten Twice Shy · riff | 6 |
| Rock Me · solo | 7.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Great White use?
Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely, based on Great White's 1984 studio use and genre/era) (1 song), Marshall Valvestate (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic 1980s hard rock amp) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song).
What guitar did Great White use?
Most often: Kramer Pacer Custom I (2 songs), B.C. Rich Mockingbird (likely, based on era and Mark Kendall's known gear for debut album) (1 song), Jackson King V Inferno Red (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/1980s, sunburst finish) (1 song).
How do I get Great White's tone on my amp?
Open any Great White song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.