Guitar tone · punk, rock
Mayday Parade guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Mayday Parade songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Gibson Les Paul style, based on genre/era, but not confirmed for this recording) into Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain amp typical for 2000s pop punk, but not confirmed for this recording).
Guitars Mayday Parade used
- Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Gibson Les Paul style, based on genre/era, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Goldtop1 song
- Acoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely Taylor or Martin dreadnought based on era and genre)1 song
Amps Mayday Parade used
- Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain amp typical for 2000s pop punk, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- New Vintage Amplifiers H&B 501 song
- None (direct mic'd acoustic or DI; no evidence of electric amp use on studio recording)1 song
3 Mayday Parade tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Jamie All Over · riff | 7.5 |
| Jersey · riff | 7 |
| One Man Drinking Games · riff | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Mayday Parade use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain amp typical for 2000s pop punk, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), New Vintage Amplifiers H&B 50 (1 song), None (direct mic'd acoustic or DI; no evidence of electric amp use on studio recording) (1 song).
What guitar did Mayday Parade use?
Most often: Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Gibson Les Paul style, based on genre/era, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Goldtop (1 song), Acoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely Taylor or Martin dreadnought based on era and genre) (1 song).
How do I get Mayday Parade's tone on my amp?
Open any Mayday Parade song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.