Guitar tone · rock
Kansas guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Kansas songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s (1976) into Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue.
Guitars Kansas used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s (1976)1 song
- Gibson ES-335 (natural finish, 1976 studio recording)1 song
- Martin D-28 acoustic1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, tobacco sunburst, as seen in period video and photos)1 song
Amps Kansas used
- Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue1 song
- Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JMP or Super Lead, 1970s era)1 song
- None (mic'd acoustic guitar, no amp used in studio recording)1 song
- Marshall non-master volume 4-input head (likely Super Lead or JMP, 1970s era)1 song
4 Kansas tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Carry On Wayward Son · riff | 5.5 |
| Carry On Wayward Son · solo | 6 |
| Carry On Wayward Son · riff | 3.5 |
| Dust In the Wind · riff | 0 |
Kansas songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Kansas's tone on your gear
Pick any Kansas song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Kansas use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue (1 song), Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JMP or Super Lead, 1970s era) (1 song), None (mic'd acoustic guitar, no amp used in studio recording) (1 song), Marshall non-master volume 4-input head (likely Super Lead or JMP, 1970s era) (1 song).
What guitar did Kansas use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s (1976) (1 song), Gibson ES-335 (natural finish, 1976 studio recording) (1 song), Martin D-28 acoustic (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, tobacco sunburst, as seen in period video and photos) (1 song).
How do I get Kansas's tone on my amp?
Open any Kansas song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.