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Shocking Blue guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Shocking Blue songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Hagstrom Kent II (likely, as used by Robbie van Leeuwen in late 1960s Shocking Blue recordings) into Marshall Plexi (likely, as used by Shocking Blue in studio recordings of the era).
Guitars Shocking Blue used
- Hagstrom Kent II (likely, as used by Robbie van Leeuwen in late 1960s Shocking Blue recordings)1 song
- Hagstrom Kent II1 song
- Hagstrom Kent Model II (1960s, red finish, as used by Robbie van Leeuwen)1 song
Amps Shocking Blue used
- Marshall Plexi (likely, as used by Shocking Blue in studio recordings of the era)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (blackface era, likely studio backline)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s studio standard)1 song
3 Shocking Blue tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Deamon Lover · riff | 5.5 |
| Deamon Lover · riff | 0 |
| Venus · riff | 3 |
Shocking Blue songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Shocking Blue's tone on your gear
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Shocking Blue use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall Plexi (likely, as used by Shocking Blue in studio recordings of the era) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (blackface era, likely studio backline) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s studio standard) (1 song).
What guitar did Shocking Blue use?
Most often: Hagstrom Kent II (likely, as used by Robbie van Leeuwen in late 1960s Shocking Blue recordings) (1 song), Hagstrom Kent II (1 song), Hagstrom Kent Model II (1960s, red finish, as used by Robbie van Leeuwen) (1 song).
How do I get Shocking Blue's tone on my amp?
Open any Shocking Blue song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.