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Pat Benatar guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 3 Pat Benatar songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: B.C. Rich Eagle (late 1970s/early 1980s model, likely mahogany body, rosewood fretboard) into Marshall 2x12 combo (likely JMP or JCM800, late 1970s/early 1980s).

Guitars Pat Benatar used

B.C. Rich Eagle (late 1970s/early 1980s model, likely mahogany body, rosewood fretboard)1 song
1964 Fender Stratocaster (sunburst, likely rosewood board)1 song
BC Rich Eagle1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s model)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1970s/early 1980s, likely sunburst finish)1 song

Amps Pat Benatar used

Marshall 2x12 combo (likely JMP or JCM800, late 1970s/early 1980s)1 song
Marshall combo amplifier (likely JMP or JCM800 series, late '70s/early '80s)1 song
Marshall 2x12 combo (likely JMP or JCM800 era)1 song
Marshall JMP 100W (likely 2203 or 1959 Super Lead, late 1970s/early 1980s)1 song
Marshall JMP 50-watt head (1970s, likely through 4x12 cabinet)1 song
Road Electronics Road 1000 (Road 100) head with matching 4x12 cabinet1 song

6 Pat Benatar tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Heartbreaker · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish)	Marshall JMP 50-watt head (1970s, likely through 4x12 cabinet)	6.5
Hit Me With Your Best Shot (2002 Remaster) · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1970s/early 1980s, likely sunburst finish)	Road Electronics Road 1000 (Road 100) head with matching 4x12 cabinet	6.5
Heartbreaker · solo	Solo · distorted	1964 Fender Stratocaster (sunburst, likely rosewood board)	Marshall combo amplifier (likely JMP or JCM800 series, late '70s/early '80s)	7
Hit Me With Your Best Shot · riff	Riff · distorted	B.C. Rich Eagle (late 1970s/early 1980s model, likely mahogany body, rosewood fretboard)	Marshall 2x12 combo (likely JMP or JCM800, late 1970s/early 1980s)	4.5
Hit Me With Your Best Shot · solo	Solo · distorted	BC Rich Eagle	Marshall 2x12 combo (likely JMP or JCM800 era)	5.5
Hit Me With Your Best Shot (2002 Remaster) · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s model)	Marshall JMP 100W (likely 2203 or 1959 Super Lead, late 1970s/early 1980s)	6

Pat Benatar songs on popular amps

Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot (2002 Remaster) on Marshall DSL40CR

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Pat Benatar use?

Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall 2x12 combo (likely JMP or JCM800, late 1970s/early 1980s) (1 song), Marshall combo amplifier (likely JMP or JCM800 series, late '70s/early '80s) (1 song), Marshall 2x12 combo (likely JMP or JCM800 era) (1 song), Marshall JMP 100W (likely 2203 or 1959 Super Lead, late 1970s/early 1980s) (1 song).

What guitar did Pat Benatar use?

Most often: B.C. Rich Eagle (late 1970s/early 1980s model, likely mahogany body, rosewood fretboard) (1 song), 1964 Fender Stratocaster (sunburst, likely rosewood board) (1 song), BC Rich Eagle (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s model) (1 song).

How do I get Pat Benatar's tone on my amp?

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