Guitar tone · rock, other
Slint guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 6 Slint songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Telecaster into Spectra H-162 Amp Head.
Guitars Slint used
- Fender Telecaster2 songs
- Unknown1 song
- Fender Stratocaster1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Brian McMahan on Spiderland)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely late 70s/early 80s, as used by David Pajo on Spiderland)1 song
Amps Slint used
- Spectra H-162 Amp Head2 songs
- Unknown1 song
- Spectra H-162 (as used by David Pajo on Spiderland era, likely same for 1989 live shows)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (model inferred from era, genre, and known Slint gear for Spiderland sessions)1 song
- Peavey Roadmaster head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (as used on Spiderland sessions)1 song
6 Slint tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Breadcrumb Trail · riff | 2 |
| Cortez the Killer (Live Chicago 1989) · solo | 6 |
| Don, Aman · riff | 0 |
| Good Morning, Captain · riff | 6 |
| Nosferatu Man · riff | 6 |
| Washer · riff | 4 |
Get Slint's tone on your gear
Pick any Slint song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Slint use?
Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Spectra H-162 Amp Head (2 songs), Unknown (1 song), Spectra H-162 (as used by David Pajo on Spiderland era, likely same for 1989 live shows) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (model inferred from era, genre, and known Slint gear for Spiderland sessions) (1 song).
What guitar did Slint use?
Most often: Fender Telecaster (2 songs), Unknown (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Brian McMahan on Spiderland) (1 song).
How do I get Slint's tone on my amp?
Open any Slint song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.