Guitar tone · rock
Hoobastank guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Hoobastank songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: PRS Custom 24 into Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier.
Guitars Hoobastank used
- PRS Custom 242 songs
- Fender Jazz Bass (likely, but not confirmed for this session)1 song
- PRS Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002 model, as used by Dan Estrin in this era)1 song
Amps Hoobastank used
- Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier1 song
- Ampeg SVT Classic (probable, based on era/genre and typical alt-rock studio rigs)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era typical for Hoobastank)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head1 song
4 Hoobastank tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Running Away · riff | 6.5 |
| The Reason · riff | 0 |
| The Reason · distorted | 6 |
| The Reason · riff | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Hoobastank use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (1 song), Ampeg SVT Classic (probable, based on era/genre and typical alt-rock studio rigs) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era typical for Hoobastank) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (1 song).
What guitar did Hoobastank use?
Most often: PRS Custom 24 (2 songs), Fender Jazz Bass (likely, but not confirmed for this session) (1 song), PRS Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002 model, as used by Dan Estrin in this era) (1 song).
How do I get Hoobastank's tone on my amp?
Open any Hoobastank song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.