Guitar tone · Hip-Hop, rock
Kanye West & Rick Ross guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 1 Kanye West & Rick Ross songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: string into string.
Guitars Kanye West & Rick Ross used
- string1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as used by Mike Dean in studio sessions of this era)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as inferred from Mike Dean's typical studio use and tone)1 song
Amps Kanye West & Rick Ross used
- string1 song
- Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar high-gain Marshall, based on era and tone)1 song
- Unknown studio amp (no direct source; likely Fender or Marshall style clean amp based on genre and era, but not confirmed)1 song
3 Kanye West & Rick Ross tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Devil In a New Dress (feat. Rick Ross) · solo | 5.5 |
| Devil In a New Dress (feat. Rick Ross) · riff | — |
| Devil In a New Dress (feat. Rick Ross) · riff | 3.5 |
Kanye West & Rick Ross songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Kanye West & Rick Ross use?
Across 1 researched songs, the amps that come up most are string (1 song), Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar high-gain Marshall, based on era and tone) (1 song), Unknown studio amp (no direct source; likely Fender or Marshall style clean amp based on genre and era, but not confirmed) (1 song).
What guitar did Kanye West & Rick Ross use?
Most often: string (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as used by Mike Dean in studio sessions of this era) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as inferred from Mike Dean's typical studio use and tone) (1 song).
How do I get Kanye West & Rick Ross's tone on my amp?
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