Guitar tone · rock

LIVE guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 4 LIVE songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Jazzmaster (likely 'Ruby Lou' custom, as used by Chad Taylor on Throwing Copper era recordings) into Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II (studio recording, Throwing Copper era, 1994).

Guitars LIVE used

Fender Jazzmaster (likely 'Ruby Lou' custom, as used by Chad Taylor on Throwing Copper era recordings)1 song
Fender Jazzmaster1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, sunburst finish)1 song
Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, mid-90s production)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard1 song

Amps LIVE used

Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II (studio recording, Throwing Copper era, 1994)1 song
Roland JC-120 (original 1975 model)1 song
Marshall JCM900 100W head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1994)1 song
Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, original or reissue)1 song
Marshall JMP (likely 2203 or 2204, as referenced by Chad Taylor in interviews)1 song

5 LIVE tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
All Over You · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Jazzmaster (likely 'Ruby Lou' custom, as used by Chad Taylor on Throwing Copper era recordings)	Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II (studio recording, Throwing Copper era, 1994)	0
All Over You · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard	Marshall JMP (likely 2203 or 2204, as referenced by Chad Taylor in interviews)	6.5
I Alone · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, mid-90s production)	Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, original or reissue)	5
Lightning Crashes · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Jazzmaster	Roland JC-120 (original 1975 model)	0
White, Discussion · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, sunburst finish)	Marshall JCM900 100W head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1994)	7

LIVE songs on popular amps

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did LIVE use?

Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II (studio recording, Throwing Copper era, 1994) (1 song), Roland JC-120 (original 1975 model) (1 song), Marshall JCM900 100W head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1994) (1 song), Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, original or reissue) (1 song).

What guitar did LIVE use?

Most often: Fender Jazzmaster (likely 'Ruby Lou' custom, as used by Chad Taylor on Throwing Copper era recordings) (1 song), Fender Jazzmaster (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, sunburst finish) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, mid-90s production) (1 song).

How do I get LIVE's tone on my amp?

Open any LIVE song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.