Guitar tone · rock
Rivers Cuomo guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Rivers Cuomo songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster into Mesa/Boogie Mark I head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet.
Guitars Rivers Cuomo used
- Fender Stratocaster1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Junior Special Double Cutaway (red or yellow, exact color uncertain for this track)1 song
- Warmoth Strat-style guitar (Rivers' 'Blue' Warmoth Strat)1 song
Amps Rivers Cuomo used
- Mesa/Boogie Mark I head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet2 songs
- Marshall JCM8001 song
3 Rivers Cuomo tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| I Want to Take You Home Tonight · riff | 8 |
| I Was Made for You · riff | 7 |
| I Was Made for You · solo | 6.5 |
Get Rivers Cuomo's tone on your gear
Pick any Rivers Cuomo song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Rivers Cuomo use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Mark I head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (2 songs), Marshall JCM800 (1 song).
What guitar did Rivers Cuomo use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Junior Special Double Cutaway (red or yellow, exact color uncertain for this track) (1 song), Warmoth Strat-style guitar (Rivers' 'Blue' Warmoth Strat) (1 song).
How do I get Rivers Cuomo's tone on my amp?
Open any Rivers Cuomo song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.