Guitar tone · rock
REO Speedwagon guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 REO Speedwagon songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson J-45 acoustic into Marshall JMP 2104 50W 2x12 Combo.
Guitars REO Speedwagon used
- Gibson J-45 acoustic1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1950s model, as used by Gary Richrath on studio recordings of this era)1 song
- 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Burst' (1958-1960)1 song
Amps REO Speedwagon used
- Marshall JMP 2104 50W 2x12 Combo2 songs
- None (acoustic, direct mic recording)1 song
- Marshall Plexi (likely Super Lead 1959, late 1960s/early 1970s model)1 song
4 REO Speedwagon tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Ridin' the Storm Out · riff | 6.5 |
| Roll With the Changes · riff | 6 |
| Take It On the Run · riff | 5.5 |
| Time for Me to Fly · riff | 1.5 |
Get REO Speedwagon's tone on your gear
Pick any REO Speedwagon song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did REO Speedwagon use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JMP 2104 50W 2x12 Combo (2 songs), None (acoustic, direct mic recording) (1 song), Marshall Plexi (likely Super Lead 1959, late 1960s/early 1970s model) (1 song).
What guitar did REO Speedwagon use?
Most often: Gibson J-45 acoustic (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1950s model, as used by Gary Richrath on studio recordings of this era) (1 song), 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Burst' (1958-1960) (1 song).
How do I get REO Speedwagon's tone on my amp?
Open any REO Speedwagon song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.