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Planetshakers guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 13 Planetshakers songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Duesenberg Starplayer TV into Unknown (typical for Planetshakers live: Fender, Vox, or Kemper/Helix modeling, but not confirmed for this song/recording).

Guitars Planetshakers used

Duesenberg Starplayer TV3 songs
Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar modern worship guitar, model not confirmed for this recording)1 song
Fender MIJ Traditional '70s Telecaster1 song
Veritas Portlander1 song
Unknown model (likely Fender or PRS style based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this song/section)1 song
Fender Stratocaster (likely HSS or SSS configuration, exact model unknown)1 song
Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar single-coil guitar, based on genre and era)1 song
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select '59 Duo Jet1 song

Amps Planetshakers used

Unknown (typical for Planetshakers live: Fender, Vox, or Kemper/Helix modeling, but not confirmed for this song/recording)1 song
Unknown (likely clean amp, possibly Fender or digital modeler based on genre and live context)1 song
Line 6 Helix (amp model and IR, likely based on Vox or Marshall simulation)1 song
Stereo boutique amps (exact models unknown, likely Fender or Vox style)1 song
Unknown (typical for Planetshakers live: Vox AC30, Fender Hot Rod, or Kemper Profiler, but not confirmed for this song/section)1 song
Fender Twin Reverb (likely studio amp, based on genre/era and common worship setups)1 song
Line 6 HX Stomp (amp modeling, no physical amp used live); Strymon BigSky and Timeline in effects loop1 song
Unknown (likely Fender or Vox clean amp, based on genre and era)1 song

20 Planetshakers tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
I Came for You (Live) · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown model (likely Fender or PRS style based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this song/section)	Unknown (typical for Planetshakers live: Vox AC30, Fender Hot Rod, or Kemper Profiler, but not confirmed for this song/section)	6
Get Up · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Stratocaster style, as commonly used in Planetshakers recordings of this era)	Unknown (likely Vox AC30 or similar British-voiced amp, as referenced in worship guitar forums for this genre/era)	5.5
Good Day (Live) · riff	Riff · distorted	Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select '59 Duo Jet	Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp	5.5
Here's My Life (Live in Melbourne) · riff	Riff · clean	Fender MIJ Traditional '70s Telecaster	Unknown (likely clean amp, possibly Fender or digital modeler based on genre and live context)	0
Here's My Life (Live in Melbourne) · solo	Solo · distorted	Duesenberg Starplayer TV	Line 6 Helix (amp model and IR, likely based on Vox or Marshall simulation)	6.5
Here's My Life (Live in Melbourne) · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown solid body electric (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, as commonly used by Planetshakers in this era, but not confirmed for this recording)	Unknown (Planetshakers often use modern high-headroom amps or amp modelers live, but no source confirms the exact model for this performance)	6
I Came for You (Live) · solo	Solo · distorted	Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar modern worship guitar, model not confirmed for this live solo)	Unknown (likely Fender or Vox-style clean amp, model not confirmed for this live solo)	5.5
I Came for You (Live) · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Stratocaster (model not fully confirmed, likely standard or American series based on genre and era)	Unknown clean amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar clean platform, but not confirmed for this exact live recording)	0
I Just Want You · riff	Riff · clean	Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar single-coil guitar, based on genre and era)	Unknown (likely Fender or Vox clean amp, based on genre and era)	0
Mighty God (Live) · riff	Riff · distorted	Duesenberg Starplayer TV	Line 6 HX Stomp (amp modeling, no physical amp used); Strymon BigSky and Timeline in effects loop	5.5
Miracle Worker (Live at Church) · riff	Riff · distorted	Duesenberg Starplayer TV	Line 6 HX Stomp (amp modeling, no physical amp used live); Strymon BigSky and Timeline in effects loop	5.5
Nothing Is Impossible (feat. Israel Houghton) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely HSS or SSS configuration, exact model unknown)	Fender Twin Reverb (likely studio amp, based on genre/era and common worship setups)	5
Nothing Is Impossible (feat. Israel Houghton) · solo	Solo · distorted	Unknown	Unknown	6
Perfect Love · riff	Riff · distorted	Veritas Portlander	Stereo boutique amps (exact models unknown, likely Fender or Vox style)	5
Praise You Lord (Live) · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar modern worship guitar, model not confirmed for this recording)	Unknown (typical for Planetshakers live: Fender, Vox, or Kemper/Helix modeling, but not confirmed for this song/recording)	5
Prophesy (Live in Melbourne) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (likely modern, with single-coil pickups)	Marshall-style tube amp (exact model unknown, likely Marshall DSL or similar high-headroom clean/edge-of-breakup amp used by Planetshakers live)	6
Prophesy (Live in Melbourne) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender American Professional II Stratocaster (likely, based on Planetshakers' guitarist Joth Hunt's typical live rig for this era and genre, but not confirmed for this specific performance)	Kemper Profiler (live amp modeling, as seen in contemporary Planetshakers live performances)	6
The Anthem (Full Song) [Live] · solo	Solo · distorted	Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar modern worship guitar, model not confirmed for this live recording)	Unknown (likely Vox AC30, Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, or similar clean platform amp, model not confirmed for this live recording)	5.5
The Anthem (Full Song) [Live] · riff	Riff · clean	Gretsch Players Edition White Falcon	Unknown (amp model not specified in sources; likely clean amp for worship, possibly Fender or Vox style)	0
Turn It Up (Live) · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender American Standard Stratocaster (likely, based on Planetshakers' guitarist's typical live gear for this era and genre)	Vox AC30 (likely, based on common worship guitar rigs and forum discussions for Planetshakers live performances)	6

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Planetshakers use?

Across 13 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (typical for Planetshakers live: Fender, Vox, or Kemper/Helix modeling, but not confirmed for this song/recording) (1 song), Unknown (likely clean amp, possibly Fender or digital modeler based on genre and live context) (1 song), Line 6 Helix (amp model and IR, likely based on Vox or Marshall simulation) (1 song), Stereo boutique amps (exact models unknown, likely Fender or Vox style) (1 song).

What guitar did Planetshakers use?

Most often: Duesenberg Starplayer TV (3 songs), Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar modern worship guitar, model not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), Fender MIJ Traditional '70s Telecaster (1 song), Veritas Portlander (1 song).

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