Guitar tone · rock
INXS guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 INXS songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Telecaster into Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (strongly indicated by multiple sources and era-typical INXS studio use).
Guitars INXS used
- Fender Telecaster2 songs
- Fender Telecaster (exact model not confirmed, but widely cited as used by Andrew Farriss on 'Kick' album sessions)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model not specified, but confirmed single coil Strat used on studio recording)1 song
Amps INXS used
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (strongly indicated by multiple sources and era-typical INXS studio use)1 song
- Unknown (likely Marshall or Fender combo, typical for 1980s INXS studio recordings)1 song
- Marshall Plexi or JCM800 (sources indicate Marshall amps were used for the Kick album, likely one of these models)1 song
- Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar era-appropriate model)1 song
4 INXS tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Devil Inside (2017 Remaster) · riff | 5 |
| Need You Tonight · riff | 0 |
| Need You Tonight · solo | 4.5 |
| New Sensation · riff | 4.5 |
Get INXS's tone on your gear
Pick any INXS song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did INXS use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (strongly indicated by multiple sources and era-typical INXS studio use) (1 song), Unknown (likely Marshall or Fender combo, typical for 1980s INXS studio recordings) (1 song), Marshall Plexi or JCM800 (sources indicate Marshall amps were used for the Kick album, likely one of these models) (1 song), Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar era-appropriate model) (1 song).
What guitar did INXS use?
Most often: Fender Telecaster (2 songs), Fender Telecaster (exact model not confirmed, but widely cited as used by Andrew Farriss on 'Kick' album sessions) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (exact model not specified, but confirmed single coil Strat used on studio recording) (1 song).
How do I get INXS's tone on my amp?
Open any INXS song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.