Guitar tone · rock
Reef guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 5 Reef songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or 1990s reissue, as used by Kenwyn House on early Reef recordings) into Marshall 1959SLP (Super Lead Plexi, classic British rock amp, as per Kenwyn House's known gear for this era).
Guitars Reef used
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or 1990s reissue, as used by Kenwyn House on early Reef recordings)2 songs
- Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, but Stratocaster confirmed by source)1 song
- Unknown (likely Gibson Les Paul Standard or Fender Telecaster, as used by Reef in the 1990s)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1990s, bridge or bridge+middle pickup)1 song
Amps Reef used
- Marshall 1959SLP (Super Lead Plexi, classic British rock amp, as per Kenwyn House's known gear for this era)1 song
- Unknown (no explicit source; likely British tube amp, possibly Marshall or Vox, based on era/genre/UK band)1 song
- Marshall JTM45 head with 3 x Marshall 1936 2x12 cabinets1 song
- Unknown (likely Marshall stack, as was common for 1990s UK rock and Reef live/studio setups)1 song
- Mesa Boogie Rectifier (studio recording, 1996)1 song
5 Reef tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Come Back Brighter · riff | 6.5 |
| Loose · riff | 6 |
| Naked · riff | 6 |
| New Bird · riff | 6 |
| Place Your Hands · riff | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Reef use?
Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall 1959SLP (Super Lead Plexi, classic British rock amp, as per Kenwyn House's known gear for this era) (1 song), Unknown (no explicit source; likely British tube amp, possibly Marshall or Vox, based on era/genre/UK band) (1 song), Marshall JTM45 head with 3 x Marshall 1936 2x12 cabinets (1 song), Unknown (likely Marshall stack, as was common for 1990s UK rock and Reef live/studio setups) (1 song).
What guitar did Reef use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or 1990s reissue, as used by Kenwyn House on early Reef recordings) (2 songs), Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, but Stratocaster confirmed by source) (1 song), Unknown (likely Gibson Les Paul Standard or Fender Telecaster, as used by Reef in the 1990s) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely 1990s, bridge or bridge+middle pickup) (1 song).
How do I get Reef's tone on my amp?
Open any Reef song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.