Guitar tone · rock
Ike & Tina Turner guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Ike & Tina Turner songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1960s model, as used by Ike Turner in this era) into Fender Twin Reverb (blackface or silverface, typical for Ike Turner in late 1960s/early 1970s sessions).
Guitars Ike & Tina Turner used
- Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1960s model, as used by Ike Turner in this era)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely early 1970s, sunburst, maple neck)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1960s/early 1970s, exact year/model unknown)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (early 1970s, likely CBS-era, as seen in period photos)1 song
Amps Ike & Tina Turner used
- Fender Twin Reverb (blackface or silverface, typical for Ike Turner in late 1960s/early 1970s sessions)1 song
- Unknown tube combo amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar, but not confirmed for this live recording)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (silverface, early 1970s model, studio recording)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or Silverface era, exact year unknown)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (blackface or silverface, typical for Ike Turner in this era, no evidence of Marshall or other amp use on this recording)1 song
5 Ike & Tina Turner tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Nutbush City Limits · riff | 0 |
| Nutbush City Limits · riff | 4.5 |
| Proud Mary · riff | 4 |
| Proud Mary · riff | 4 |
| Proud Mary (Live) · riff | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Ike & Tina Turner use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (blackface or silverface, typical for Ike Turner in late 1960s/early 1970s sessions) (1 song), Unknown tube combo amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar, but not confirmed for this live recording) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (silverface, early 1970s model, studio recording) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or Silverface era, exact year unknown) (1 song).
What guitar did Ike & Tina Turner use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1960s model, as used by Ike Turner in this era) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely early 1970s, sunburst, maple neck) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1960s/early 1970s, exact year/model unknown) (1 song).
How do I get Ike & Tina Turner's tone on my amp?
Open any Ike & Tina Turner song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.