Guitar tone · blues
Johnny Winter guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Johnny Winter songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1963 Gibson Firebird V into Fender Twin Reverb (cranked), possibly Marshall stack on some recordings.
Guitars Johnny Winter used
- 1963 Gibson Firebird V1 song
- Gibson Firebird V1 song
- Gibson Firebird V (1963, modified bridge, used for slide, open D tuning)1 song
Amps Johnny Winter used
- Fender Twin Reverb (cranked), possibly Marshall stack on some recordings1 song
- Music Man 4x10 combo1 song
- Music Man 410 120-watt combo1 song
3 Johnny Winter tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Highway 61 Revisited · riff | 6.5 |
| Highway 61 Revisited · solo | 6.5 |
| Let It Bleed · riff | 6 |
Johnny Winter songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Johnny Winter's tone on your gear
Pick any Johnny Winter song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Johnny Winter use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (cranked), possibly Marshall stack on some recordings (1 song), Music Man 4x10 combo (1 song), Music Man 410 120-watt combo (1 song).
What guitar did Johnny Winter use?
Most often: 1963 Gibson Firebird V (1 song), Gibson Firebird V (1 song), Gibson Firebird V (1963, modified bridge, used for slide, open D tuning) (1 song).
How do I get Johnny Winter's tone on my amp?
Open any Johnny Winter song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.