Guitar tone · rock
Roxette guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Roxette songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely late 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Jonas Isacsson in studio) into Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp.
Guitars Roxette used
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely late 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Jonas Isacsson in studio)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely late 70s/early 80s, as used by Jonas Isacsson on Roxette studio recordings)1 song
- Rickenbacker 330 (custom or standard, likely used by Per Gessle on studio recording)1 song
Amps Roxette used
- Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp2 songs
- Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar, as typical for 1980s pop/rock studio sessions in Sweden)1 song
3 Roxette tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Listen To Your Heart · solo | 6 |
| The Look · solo | 5.5 |
| The Look · riff | 4.5 |
Roxette songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Roxette's tone on your gear
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Roxette use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp (2 songs), Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar, as typical for 1980s pop/rock studio sessions in Sweden) (1 song).
What guitar did Roxette use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely late 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Jonas Isacsson in studio) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely late 70s/early 80s, as used by Jonas Isacsson on Roxette studio recordings) (1 song), Rickenbacker 330 (custom or standard, likely used by Per Gessle on studio recording) (1 song).
How do I get Roxette's tone on my amp?
Open any Roxette song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.