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Justin Timberlake guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Justin Timberlake songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Unknown (likely sampled or synthesized guitar, model not confirmed for studio recording) into Unknown (likely amp simulation or digital processing, no evidence of specific amp model used on studio recording).
Guitars Justin Timberlake used
- Unknown (likely sampled or synthesized guitar, model not confirmed for studio recording)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or 1980s, session player, as per Neptunes production style)1 song
Amps Justin Timberlake used
- Unknown (likely amp simulation or digital processing, no evidence of specific amp model used on studio recording)1 song
- Clean solid-state or tube combo amp (likely Roland JC-120 or Fender Twin Reverb, typical for Neptunes/Pharrell studio sessions in early 2000s pop/R&B)1 song
3 Justin Timberlake tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| My Love (feat. T.I.) · riff | 0 |
| Rock Your Body · riff | 0 |
| SexyBack (feat. Timbaland) · riff | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Justin Timberlake use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (likely amp simulation or digital processing, no evidence of specific amp model used on studio recording) (1 song), Clean solid-state or tube combo amp (likely Roland JC-120 or Fender Twin Reverb, typical for Neptunes/Pharrell studio sessions in early 2000s pop/R&B) (1 song).
What guitar did Justin Timberlake use?
Most often: Unknown (likely sampled or synthesized guitar, model not confirmed for studio recording) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or 1980s, session player, as per Neptunes production style) (1 song).
How do I get Justin Timberlake's tone on my amp?
Open any Justin Timberlake song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.