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Huey Lewis & The News guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Huey Lewis & The News songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1957 Fender Stratocaster into 1960s Fender black-panel Deluxe Reverb.
Guitars Huey Lewis & The News used
- 1957 Fender Stratocaster2 songs
- Hamer Sunburst1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (early 1980s, likely stock single coils)1 song
Amps Huey Lewis & The News used
- 1960s Fender black-panel Deluxe Reverb2 songs
- Marshall 50-watt combo (likely JCM800 or JMP, through 4x12 cabinet)1 song
- Seymour Duncan Convertible1 song
4 Huey Lewis & The News tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Heart and Soul · riff | 5 |
| I Want a New Drug · riff | 5 |
| The Power of Love · riff | 5 |
| The Power of Love · solo | 6.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Huey Lewis & The News use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are 1960s Fender black-panel Deluxe Reverb (2 songs), Marshall 50-watt combo (likely JCM800 or JMP, through 4x12 cabinet) (1 song), Seymour Duncan Convertible (1 song).
What guitar did Huey Lewis & The News use?
Most often: 1957 Fender Stratocaster (2 songs), Hamer Sunburst (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (early 1980s, likely stock single coils) (1 song).
How do I get Huey Lewis & The News's tone on my amp?
Open any Huey Lewis & The News song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.