Guitar tone · rock, blues
Marcus King guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 6 Marcus King songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson ES-345 'Rig Red' into 1970 Marshall 100-watt Plexi (modded with master volume), through Marshall 4x12 and 8x10 cabs.
Guitars Marcus King used
- Gibson ES-345 'Rig Red'2 songs
- Gibson ES-345 (likely 'Big Red', vintage, semi-hollow, used on studio recordings)1 song
- Gibson ES-345 (vintage, likely 1960s, semi-hollow, stereo wiring, stop tailpiece)1 song
- Gibson ES-345 (Marcus King Signature 1962 ES-345, Cherry Red)1 song
- Gibson Marcus King 1962 ES-3451 song
Amps Marcus King used
- 1970 Marshall 100-watt Plexi (modded with master volume), through Marshall 4x12 and 8x10 cabs1 song
- Fender Super Reverb (vintage, blackface, used in studio)1 song
- 1965 Fender Super Reverb (modded with Weber Blue Back speakers)1 song
- Orange MK Ultra (Marcus King Signature 30W all-tube head, 6L6GC power tubes)1 song
- Orange MK Ultra signature head (30W, 6L6), 1968 Fender Bandmaster TFL5005D (studio blend likely, but Orange MK Ultra is primary for solo tone)1 song
- Vintage-style tube amp (exact model not specified, likely Fender or Marshall type used in studio)1 song
6 Marcus King tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Delilah · solo | 5 |
| Good and Gone · riff | 6 |
| Hard Working Man · solo | 6 |
| Mood Swings · riff | 5 |
| The Well · riff | 4.5 |
| Wildflowers & Wine · riff | 4.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Marcus King use?
Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are 1970 Marshall 100-watt Plexi (modded with master volume), through Marshall 4x12 and 8x10 cabs (1 song), Fender Super Reverb (vintage, blackface, used in studio) (1 song), 1965 Fender Super Reverb (modded with Weber Blue Back speakers) (1 song), Orange MK Ultra (Marcus King Signature 30W all-tube head, 6L6GC power tubes) (1 song).
What guitar did Marcus King use?
Most often: Gibson ES-345 'Rig Red' (2 songs), Gibson ES-345 (likely 'Big Red', vintage, semi-hollow, used on studio recordings) (1 song), Gibson ES-345 (vintage, likely 1960s, semi-hollow, stereo wiring, stop tailpiece) (1 song), Gibson ES-345 (Marcus King Signature 1962 ES-345, Cherry Red) (1 song).
How do I get Marcus King's tone on my amp?
Open any Marcus King song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.