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Joan Jett & The Blackhearts guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Joan Jett & The Blackhearts songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: c. 1965-66 Gibson Melody Maker Double into c. 1978-79 Music Man 212-HD 130 combo (left channel, Input 1, Bright, two Electro-Voice EVM 12L 12-inch speakers).
Guitars Joan Jett & The Blackhearts used
- c. 1965-66 Gibson Melody Maker Double2 songs
- Gibson Melody Maker (mid-60s, double cutaway)1 song
- Gibson Melody Maker1 song
- Gibson Melody Maker (Eric Carmen's, late 1960s model)1 song
Amps Joan Jett & The Blackhearts used
- c. 1978-79 Music Man 212-HD 130 combo (left channel, Input 1, Bright, two Electro-Voice EVM 12L 12-inch speakers)1 song
- Music Man 212-HD 130 combo (late 1970s, with Electro-Voice EVM 12L speakers)1 song
- c. 1978-79 Music Man 212-HD 130 combo (2x12, Electro-Voice EVM 12L speakers, EL34/6CA7 power tubes)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
- Music Man HD-130 2x12 combo1 song
5 Joan Jett & The Blackhearts tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| I Love Rock 'N Roll · riff | 8 |
| Crimson and Clover · riff | 6 |
| I Hate Myself for Loving You · solo | 8 |
| I Hate Myself for Loving You · riff | 6.5 |
| I Love Rock 'N Roll · solo | 8 |
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts songs on popular amps
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Joan Jett & The Blackhearts use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are c. 1978-79 Music Man 212-HD 130 combo (left channel, Input 1, Bright, two Electro-Voice EVM 12L 12-inch speakers) (1 song), Music Man 212-HD 130 combo (late 1970s, with Electro-Voice EVM 12L speakers) (1 song), c. 1978-79 Music Man 212-HD 130 combo (2x12, Electro-Voice EVM 12L speakers, EL34/6CA7 power tubes) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song).
What guitar did Joan Jett & The Blackhearts use?
Most often: c. 1965-66 Gibson Melody Maker Double (2 songs), Gibson Melody Maker (mid-60s, double cutaway) (1 song), Gibson Melody Maker (1 song), Gibson Melody Maker (Eric Carmen's, late 1960s model) (1 song).
How do I get Joan Jett & The Blackhearts's tone on my amp?
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