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Greg Kihn Band guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 1 Greg Kihn Band songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, but Strat confirmed by forum discussion) into Fender amplifier (exact model unknown, likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar era-correct Fender combo).
Guitars Greg Kihn Band used
- Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, but Strat confirmed by forum discussion)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, but period-correct for early 1980s studio recording)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model not confirmed, but Stratocaster shape and sound are evident in video and audio; some sources mention a 12-string in chorus but not for riff/verse)1 song
Amps Greg Kihn Band used
- Fender amplifier (exact model unknown, likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar era-correct Fender combo)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely silverface or blackface, era-appropriate for early 1980s studio recording)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (not explicitly confirmed, but era, genre, and clean tone strongly suggest this classic studio amp; no evidence of Marshall or high-gain amp for clean riff)1 song
3 Greg Kihn Band tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em) · riff | 4 |
| The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em) · solo | 5.5 |
| The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em) · riff | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Greg Kihn Band use?
Across 1 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender amplifier (exact model unknown, likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar era-correct Fender combo) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (likely silverface or blackface, era-appropriate for early 1980s studio recording) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (not explicitly confirmed, but era, genre, and clean tone strongly suggest this classic studio amp; no evidence of Marshall or high-gain amp for clean riff) (1 song).
What guitar did Greg Kihn Band use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, but Strat confirmed by forum discussion) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, but period-correct for early 1980s studio recording) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model not confirmed, but Stratocaster shape and sound are evident in video and audio; some sources mention a 12-string in chorus but not for riff/verse) (1 song).
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