Guitar tone · rock
John Fogerty guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 John Fogerty songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1990s Gibson Les Paul Goldtop (likely '54 reissue, P90 pickups) into Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head (studio recording era), custom Ampeg 2x15 cabinet.
Guitars John Fogerty used
- 1990s Gibson Les Paul Goldtop (likely '54 reissue, P90 pickups)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul1 song
- Gibson ES-335 (or similar semi-hollow, possibly Guild Starfire V/VI)1 song
- Phil Kubicki Custom Made Bat Guitar1 song
Amps John Fogerty used
- Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head (studio recording era), custom Ampeg 2x15 cabinet1 song
- Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+1 song
- Kustom K200A-4 (100-watt solid-state, 2x15 cab, 1969 reissue for live, original for studio)1 song
- Seymour Duncan Convertible 1001 song
4 John Fogerty tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Centerfield · riff | 4.5 |
| Fortunate Son (feat. Foo Fighters) · riff | 5.5 |
| Hot Rod Heart · riff | 5 |
| The Old Man Down The Road · riff | 6 |
Get John Fogerty's tone on your gear
Pick any John Fogerty song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did John Fogerty use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head (studio recording era), custom Ampeg 2x15 cabinet (1 song), Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ (1 song), Kustom K200A-4 (100-watt solid-state, 2x15 cab, 1969 reissue for live, original for studio) (1 song), Seymour Duncan Convertible 100 (1 song).
What guitar did John Fogerty use?
Most often: 1990s Gibson Les Paul Goldtop (likely '54 reissue, P90 pickups) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul (1 song), Gibson ES-335 (or similar semi-hollow, possibly Guild Starfire V/VI) (1 song), Phil Kubicki Custom Made Bat Guitar (1 song).
How do I get John Fogerty's tone on my amp?
Open any John Fogerty song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.