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Loverboy guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Loverboy songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Paul Dean 'Dean Machine' Prototype (3 Single Coils) into Unknown exact model (likely Marshall, era-appropriate for early 80s studio rock).
Guitars Loverboy used
- Paul Dean 'Dean Machine' Prototype (3 Single Coils)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (modified, likely late 1970s or early 1980s, as per Paul Dean's statements and forum consensus)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s or late 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Paul Dean on early Loverboy recordings)1 song
Amps Loverboy used
- Unknown exact model (likely Marshall, era-appropriate for early 80s studio rock)1 song
- Hiwatt 50-watt (modified, as per Paul Dean's own statements and forum consensus)1 song
- Marshall JMP 2203 (100W, likely late 1970s model, as used by Paul Dean in studio for early Loverboy recordings)1 song
3 Loverboy tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Turn Me Loose · riff | 7 |
| Hot Girls In Love · riff | 6.5 |
| Turn Me Loose · solo | 7.5 |
Loverboy songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Loverboy's tone on your gear
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Loverboy use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown exact model (likely Marshall, era-appropriate for early 80s studio rock) (1 song), Hiwatt 50-watt (modified, as per Paul Dean's own statements and forum consensus) (1 song), Marshall JMP 2203 (100W, likely late 1970s model, as used by Paul Dean in studio for early Loverboy recordings) (1 song).
What guitar did Loverboy use?
Most often: Paul Dean 'Dean Machine' Prototype (3 Single Coils) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (modified, likely late 1970s or early 1980s, as per Paul Dean's statements and forum consensus) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s or late 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Paul Dean on early Loverboy recordings) (1 song).
How do I get Loverboy's tone on my amp?
Open any Loverboy song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.