Guitar tone · rock
McFly guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 McFly songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Telecaster Cabronita (Black, likely with Fidelitron pickups) into Victory Sheriff 22 head into Ampeg R212R Reverberocket 2x12 combo (used as cab/power amp).
Guitars McFly used
- Fender Telecaster Cabronita (Black, likely with Fidelitron pickups)1 song
- Fender Telecaster Cabronita (black, as seen in video and Equipboard for this song/era)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 2000s reissue, as used by Danny Jones live)1 song
Amps McFly used
- Victory Sheriff 22 head into Ampeg R212R Reverberocket 2x12 combo (used as cab/power amp)1 song
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III1 song
- Vox AC30 (typical for McFly live at the O2 era, no direct source for this song but consistent with live rig and genre/era)1 song
3 McFly tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Five Colours In Her Hair · riff | 5.5 |
| Five Colours in Her Hair (Live at the O2) · riff | 6 |
| That Girl (Live at the O2) · riff | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did McFly use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Victory Sheriff 22 head into Ampeg R212R Reverberocket 2x12 combo (used as cab/power amp) (1 song), Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III (1 song), Vox AC30 (typical for McFly live at the O2 era, no direct source for this song but consistent with live rig and genre/era) (1 song).
What guitar did McFly use?
Most often: Fender Telecaster Cabronita (Black, likely with Fidelitron pickups) (1 song), Fender Telecaster Cabronita (black, as seen in video and Equipboard for this song/era) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 2000s reissue, as used by Danny Jones live) (1 song).
How do I get McFly's tone on my amp?
Open any McFly song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.