Guitar tone · punk
Sex Pistols guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Sex Pistols songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom into 1972 Fender Twin Reverb combo with Fender P.S. 12 (rebranded Gauss 2841) 12-inch speakers.
Guitars Sex Pistols used
- 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom2 songs
- 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom (white, pickup covers removed)1 song
Amps Sex Pistols used
- 1972 Fender Twin Reverb combo with Fender P.S. 12 (rebranded Gauss 2841) 12-inch speakers1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 60s/early 70s)1 song
- 1972 Fender Twin Reverb combo (Silverface, Vibrato channel, Input 1, Bright: On, with Fender P.S. 12 (rebranded Gauss 2841) 12-inch speakers)1 song
3 Sex Pistols tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| God Save the Queen · riff | 8 |
| Anarchy In the U.K. · riff | 8 |
| Did You No Wrong (Remastered 2012) · riff | 7.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Sex Pistols use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are 1972 Fender Twin Reverb combo with Fender P.S. 12 (rebranded Gauss 2841) 12-inch speakers (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 60s/early 70s) (1 song), 1972 Fender Twin Reverb combo (Silverface, Vibrato channel, Input 1, Bright: On, with Fender P.S. 12 (rebranded Gauss 2841) 12-inch speakers) (1 song).
What guitar did Sex Pistols use?
Most often: 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom (2 songs), 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom (white, pickup covers removed) (1 song).
How do I get Sex Pistols's tone on my amp?
Open any Sex Pistols song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.