Guitar tone · rock
Living Colour guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Living Colour songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP E-II Eclipse into Marshall JCM800 2203.
Guitars Living Colour used
- ESP E-II Eclipse2 songs
- Hamer SS1 (custom, early 80s, with EMG pickups)1 song
Amps Living Colour used
- Marshall JCM800 22032 songs
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet1 song
3 Living Colour tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Cult of Personality · riff | 7.5 |
| Cult of Personality (2023 Remaster) · solo | 7 |
| Cult of Personality (2023 Remaster) · riff | 7 |
Living Colour songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Living Colour's tone on your gear
Pick any Living Colour song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Living Colour use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (2 songs), Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (1 song).
What guitar did Living Colour use?
Most often: ESP E-II Eclipse (2 songs), Hamer SS1 (custom, early 80s, with EMG pickups) (1 song).
How do I get Living Colour's tone on my amp?
Open any Living Colour song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.