Guitar tone · rock
Kaiser Chiefs guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Kaiser Chiefs songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty into Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker 30-watt 2x12" Combo.
Guitars Kaiser Chiefs used
- Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 2000s/2010s model, as used by Andrew 'Whitey' White in studio)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, single-coil bridge pickup)1 song
Amps Kaiser Chiefs used
- Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker 30-watt 2x12" Combo1 song
- Vox AC30 (likely, based on era, genre, and typical Kaiser Chiefs studio setup; no explicit source for this song, but consistent with band's known studio rigs)1 song
- Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker 2x12 Combo1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 2004/2005 era)1 song
4 Kaiser Chiefs tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Ruby · riff | 6 |
| I Predict a Riot · riff | 6 |
| I Predict a Riot · solo | 6 |
| Ruffians on Parade · riff | 6.5 |
Get Kaiser Chiefs's tone on your gear
Pick any Kaiser Chiefs song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Kaiser Chiefs use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker 30-watt 2x12" Combo (1 song), Vox AC30 (likely, based on era, genre, and typical Kaiser Chiefs studio setup; no explicit source for this song, but consistent with band's known studio rigs) (1 song), Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker 2x12 Combo (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 2004/2005 era) (1 song).
What guitar did Kaiser Chiefs use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 2000s/2010s model, as used by Andrew 'Whitey' White in studio) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, single-coil bridge pickup) (1 song).
How do I get Kaiser Chiefs's tone on my amp?
Open any Kaiser Chiefs song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.