Guitar tone · rock
Spider Murphy Gang guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Spider Murphy Gang songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, sunburst finish) into Marshall JMP 2203 (likely 100W head, late 1970s/early 1980s).
Guitars Spider Murphy Gang used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, sunburst finish)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, sunburst, maple neck, as seen in period photos and TV performances)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, but typical for German rock of early 1980s)1 song
Amps Spider Murphy Gang used
- Marshall JMP 2203 (likely 100W head, late 1970s/early 1980s)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (blackface or silverface, as commonly used by Spider Murphy Gang in early 1980s live and studio appearances)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (model not explicitly confirmed, but highly probable for clean German rock tones of this era)1 song
3 Spider Murphy Gang tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Schickeria · riff | 3.5 |
| Skandal im Sperrbezirk · riff | 5.5 |
| Sommer in der Stadt · riff | 2.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Spider Murphy Gang use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JMP 2203 (likely 100W head, late 1970s/early 1980s) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (blackface or silverface, as commonly used by Spider Murphy Gang in early 1980s live and studio appearances) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (model not explicitly confirmed, but highly probable for clean German rock tones of this era) (1 song).
What guitar did Spider Murphy Gang use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, sunburst finish) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, sunburst, maple neck, as seen in period photos and TV performances) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, but typical for German rock of early 1980s) (1 song).
How do I get Spider Murphy Gang's tone on my amp?
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