Guitar tone · rock
John Frusciante guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 5 John Frusciante songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1962 reissue, as used by Frusciante in this era) into Marshall Major (likely, based on Frusciante's known use for distorted tones in this era; no direct source for '666' but consistent with his heavy tones).
Guitars John Frusciante used
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1962 reissue, as used by Frusciante in this era)2 songs
- 1962 Fender Jaguar1 song
- Yamaha SG20001 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely late 60s/early 70s, rosewood board, as used by Frusciante on 'The Past Recedes' studio recording)1 song
Amps John Frusciante used
- Marshall Major (likely, based on Frusciante's known use for distorted tones in this era; no direct source for '666' but consistent with his heavy tones)1 song
- Fender 'Silverface' Dual Showman Amp1 song
- Marshall Silver Jubilee1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, as referenced for Frusciante's solo work and tone on this era)1 song
- Marshall Major (studio recording amp for 'A Firm Kick' era, 2004-2005)1 song
5 John Frusciante tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| 666 · riff | 6 |
| A Firm Kick · riff | 4.5 |
| Before the Beginning · riff | 5 |
| I'm Around · riff | 4 |
| The Past Recedes · riff | 3.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did John Frusciante use?
Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall Major (likely, based on Frusciante's known use for distorted tones in this era; no direct source for '666' but consistent with his heavy tones) (1 song), Fender 'Silverface' Dual Showman Amp (1 song), Marshall Silver Jubilee (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, as referenced for Frusciante's solo work and tone on this era) (1 song).
What guitar did John Frusciante use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1962 reissue, as used by Frusciante in this era) (2 songs), 1962 Fender Jaguar (1 song), Yamaha SG2000 (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely late 60s/early 70s, rosewood board, as used by Frusciante on 'The Past Recedes' studio recording) (1 song).
How do I get John Frusciante's tone on my amp?
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