Guitar tone · rock
Nazareth guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Nazareth songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom into Marshall 50-watt head with 4x12 cabinet.
Guitars Nazareth used
- 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom1 song
- Gibson Les Paul (exact model not confirmed for this track, but typical for Manny Charlton in this era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (1960, black, used by Manny Charlton)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom1 song
Amps Nazareth used
- Marshall 50-watt head with 4x12 cabinet2 songs
- Marshall amplifier (likely Marshall Super Lead or Marshall Major, 1970s model)1 song
- Marshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head1 song
- Marshall Major (likely 200W, 1970s model)1 song
5 Nazareth tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Love Hurts · solo | 6.5 |
| Hair of the Dog · riff | 6.5 |
| Love Hurts · riff | 5.5 |
| Where Are You Now · riff | 6 |
| Where Are You Now · solo | 6.5 |
Nazareth songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Nazareth's tone on your gear
Pick any Nazareth song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Nazareth use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall 50-watt head with 4x12 cabinet (2 songs), Marshall amplifier (likely Marshall Super Lead or Marshall Major, 1970s model) (1 song), Marshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head (1 song), Marshall Major (likely 200W, 1970s model) (1 song).
What guitar did Nazareth use?
Most often: 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom (1 song), Gibson Les Paul (exact model not confirmed for this track, but typical for Manny Charlton in this era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (1960, black, used by Manny Charlton) (1 song).
How do I get Nazareth's tone on my amp?
Open any Nazareth song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.