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Ramones guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 7 Ramones songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Mosrite Ventures II into Marshall 1959 Super Lead (Mark II) head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet.
Guitars Ramones used
- Mosrite Ventures II3 songs
- Fender Precision Bass2 songs
- Mosrite Ventures II (Johnny Ramone's 1965 model, as used on Ramones debut album)1 song
- Mosrite Ventures II (Johnny Ramone's signature guitar for live shows)1 song
- Mosrite Ventures II (Johnny Ramone's original blue Mosrite, 1965-66 era, as used on studio recordings)1 song
- Mosrite Ventures II (Johnny Ramone's original, 1974-1976 era)1 song
- Mosrite Ventures II (Johnny Ramone's original blue Mosrite, as used live in the 1990s)1 song
- 1965 Mosrite Ventures II1 song
Amps Ramones used
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead (Mark II) head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet2 songs
- Marshall Plexi 1959SLP (Super Lead 100W, typical Ramones live amp)1 song
- Marshall Plexi 1959SLP 100-watt Super Lead (cranked, no master volume, likely with 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)1 song
- Marshall Plexi 1959SLP (Super Lead 100W head) with Marshall 4x12 cabinet1 song
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100W) head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet1 song
- Marshall JMP (likely 2203 or 1959 Super Lead, used with two 4x12 cabinets, as per live rig in late Ramones era)1 song
- Marshall Plexi 1959SLP Head1 song
- Ampeg SVT (Vintage, likely blue-line or black-line, with Ampeg 8x10 cab)1 song
12 Ramones tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Sheena Is a Punk Rocker · riff | 6 |
| Blitzkrieg Bop · riff | 6.5 |
| Blitzkrieg Bop · solo | 0 |
| Blitzkrieg Bop (40th Anniversary Mono Mix) · riff | 6 |
| Bonzo Goes to Bitburg · riff | 7 |
| I Wanna Be Sedated · solo | 6.5 |
| I Wanna Be Sedated · riff | 7 |
| I Wanna Be Sedated · riff | 3.5 |
| Sheena Is a Punk Rocker · clean | 0 |
| Spider-Man (Live) · solo | 0 |
| Spider-Man (Live) · riff | 7 |
| Substitute · clean | 0 |
Ramones songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Ramones use?
Across 7 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall 1959 Super Lead (Mark II) head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet (2 songs), Marshall Plexi 1959SLP (Super Lead 100W, typical Ramones live amp) (1 song), Marshall Plexi 1959SLP 100-watt Super Lead (cranked, no master volume, likely with 4x12 cabinet, studio recording) (1 song), Marshall Plexi 1959SLP (Super Lead 100W head) with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (1 song).
What guitar did Ramones use?
Most often: Mosrite Ventures II (3 songs), Fender Precision Bass (2 songs), Mosrite Ventures II (Johnny Ramone's 1965 model, as used on Ramones debut album) (1 song), Mosrite Ventures II (Johnny Ramone's signature guitar for live shows) (1 song).
How do I get Ramones's tone on my amp?
Open any Ramones song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.