Guitar tone · rock
Jackson Browne guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Jackson Browne songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Telecaster (likely early 1950s, possibly '52 Blackguard) into Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, likely 1960s/early 1970s).
Guitars Jackson Browne used
- Fender Telecaster (likely early 1950s, possibly '52 Blackguard)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s/early 1980s, exact model unknown)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model not specified, but period-correct for David Lindley on this recording)1 song
Amps Jackson Browne used
- Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, likely 1960s/early 1970s)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, studio recording)1 song
- Dumble Overdrive Special #2 (50-watt, early 1970s model)1 song
3 Jackson Browne tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Doctor My Eyes · solo | 3.5 |
| Running on Empty (Remastered) · riff | 3.5 |
| Somebody's Baby · riff | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Jackson Browne use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, likely 1960s/early 1970s) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, studio recording) (1 song), Dumble Overdrive Special #2 (50-watt, early 1970s model) (1 song).
What guitar did Jackson Browne use?
Most often: Fender Telecaster (likely early 1950s, possibly '52 Blackguard) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s/early 1980s, exact model unknown) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model not specified, but period-correct for David Lindley on this recording) (1 song).
How do I get Jackson Browne's tone on my amp?
Open any Jackson Browne song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.