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Hot Water Music guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Hot Water Music songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on band/era and genre, but not confirmed for this exact recording) into Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and typical Hot Water Music studio/live setups, but not confirmed for this exact recording).
Guitars Hot Water Music used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on band/era and genre, but not confirmed for this exact recording)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s-early 2000s, as used by Chris Wollard and Chuck Ragan in this era)1 song
- Unknown (likely Gibson Les Paul or similar humbucker-equipped guitar, as typical for Hot Water Music in this era, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
Amps Hot Water Music used
- Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and typical Hot Water Music studio/live setups, but not confirmed for this exact recording)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (most commonly cited for Hot Water Music's studio tones in this era)1 song
- Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain British amp, as commonly used by the band in the 2010s, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
3 Hot Water Music tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Drag My Body · riff | 7 |
| Menace · riff | 6.5 |
| Remedy · riff | 6.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Hot Water Music use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and typical Hot Water Music studio/live setups, but not confirmed for this exact recording) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (most commonly cited for Hot Water Music's studio tones in this era) (1 song), Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain British amp, as commonly used by the band in the 2010s, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song).
What guitar did Hot Water Music use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on band/era and genre, but not confirmed for this exact recording) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s-early 2000s, as used by Chris Wollard and Chuck Ragan in this era) (1 song), Unknown (likely Gibson Les Paul or similar humbucker-equipped guitar, as typical for Hot Water Music in this era, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song).
How do I get Hot Water Music's tone on my amp?
Open any Hot Water Music song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.