Guitar tone · rock
Joe Cocker guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Joe Cocker songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, used by Chris Stainton or session player on studio recording) into Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, era-correct for 1976 studio recording).
Guitars Joe Cocker used
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, used by Chris Stainton or session player on studio recording)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s, humbuckers)1 song
- Fender Precision Bass1 song
Amps Joe Cocker used
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, era-correct for 1976 studio recording)1 song
- Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, late 1960s/early 1970s, cranked for breakup)1 song
- Ampeg SVT (1970s tube head) with 8x10 cab1 song
3 Joe Cocker tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Come Together · riff | 5.5 |
| You Can Leave Your Hat On · riff | 4 |
| You Can Leave Your Hat On · clean | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Joe Cocker use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, era-correct for 1976 studio recording) (1 song), Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, late 1960s/early 1970s, cranked for breakup) (1 song), Ampeg SVT (1970s tube head) with 8x10 cab (1 song).
What guitar did Joe Cocker use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, used by Chris Stainton or session player on studio recording) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s, humbuckers) (1 song), Fender Precision Bass (1 song).
How do I get Joe Cocker's tone on my amp?
Open any Joe Cocker song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.