Guitar tone · rock
Men At Work guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Men At Work songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model not confirmed, but visually and sonically matches studio recording and era) into Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus.
Guitars Men At Work used
- Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model not confirmed, but visually and sonically matches studio recording and era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, sunburst finish, as seen in period live videos and promo photos)1 song
- Yamaha SG15001 song
Amps Men At Work used
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus2 songs
- Marshall JMP (likely 50W head, late 1970s/early 1980s, as was common for Australian new wave/rock acts of the era)1 song
3 Men At Work tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Down Under · riff | 2.5 |
| Overkill · riff | 4.5 |
| Who Can It Be Now? · riff | 3.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Men At Work use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (2 songs), Marshall JMP (likely 50W head, late 1970s/early 1980s, as was common for Australian new wave/rock acts of the era) (1 song).
What guitar did Men At Work use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model not confirmed, but visually and sonically matches studio recording and era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, sunburst finish, as seen in period live videos and promo photos) (1 song), Yamaha SG1500 (1 song).
How do I get Men At Work's tone on my amp?
Open any Men At Work song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.