Guitar tone · funk, other
Jackson 5 guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Jackson 5 songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Precision Bass into Ampeg B-15N Portaflex.
Guitars Jackson 5 used
- Fender Precision Bass1 song
- Gibson ES-3351 song
- Fender 1962 Precision Bass1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1960s, played by Louis Shelton)1 song
Amps Jackson 5 used
- Ampeg B-15N Portaflex2 songs
- Unknown Motown studio amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar clean tube amp, as used in Motown sessions of the era)1 song
- Fender Deluxe Reverb (blackface, 1960s studio recording)1 song
4 Jackson 5 tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| I Want You Back · riff | 0 |
| Darling Dear · clean | 0 |
| I Want You Back · distorted | 4.5 |
| I Want You Back · riff | 2.5 |
Get Jackson 5's tone on your gear
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Jackson 5 use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Ampeg B-15N Portaflex (2 songs), Unknown Motown studio amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar clean tube amp, as used in Motown sessions of the era) (1 song), Fender Deluxe Reverb (blackface, 1960s studio recording) (1 song).
What guitar did Jackson 5 use?
Most often: Fender Precision Bass (1 song), Gibson ES-335 (1 song), Fender 1962 Precision Bass (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 1960s, played by Louis Shelton) (1 song).
How do I get Jackson 5's tone on my amp?
Open any Jackson 5 song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.