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Steve Lacy guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 11 Steve Lacy songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster into Fender Twin Reverb.
Guitars Steve Lacy used
- Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster4 songs
- Fender Steve Lacy People Pleaser Stratocaster4 songs
- Fender Stratocaster2 songs
- Fender Mustang (exact model unknown, but Steve Lacy is widely documented using a Mustang for studio work in this era)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (model not fully confirmed, but highly likely based on Steve Lacy's known use and tone on 'Only If')1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (Steve Lacy People Pleaser Signature or standard Stratocaster)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely Steve Lacy People Pleaser Stratocaster or Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely Steve Lacy People Pleaser or similar Strat, single coil pickups)1 song
Amps Steve Lacy used
- Fender Twin Reverb5 songs
- Fender Frontman 212R 100-Watt 2x12-Inch Guitar Combo Amp2 songs
- Unknown model (no direct source for 'Infrunami' studio amp; Steve Lacy is known for using digital/amp sims and small amps, but no explicit confirmation for this track)1 song
- Amp model unknown (likely direct input or small solid-state amp, possibly with amp sim or plugin, as Steve Lacy is known for recording with GarageBand on iPhone or laptop)1 song
- GarageBand Amp Simulator (likely Fender-style clean amp)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface or reissue)1 song
- Fender Frontman 212R 2x12 Combo Amp1 song
- Unknown (no explicit source for amp model used on 'N Side' studio recording)1 song
15 Steve Lacy tones
Steve Lacy songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Steve Lacy use?
Across 11 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (5 songs), Fender Frontman 212R 100-Watt 2x12-Inch Guitar Combo Amp (2 songs), Unknown model (no direct source for 'Infrunami' studio amp; Steve Lacy is known for using digital/amp sims and small amps, but no explicit confirmation for this track) (1 song), Amp model unknown (likely direct input or small solid-state amp, possibly with amp sim or plugin, as Steve Lacy is known for recording with GarageBand on iPhone or laptop) (1 song).
What guitar did Steve Lacy use?
Most often: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster (4 songs), Fender Steve Lacy People Pleaser Stratocaster (4 songs), Fender Stratocaster (2 songs), Fender Mustang (exact model unknown, but Steve Lacy is widely documented using a Mustang for studio work in this era) (1 song).
How do I get Steve Lacy's tone on my amp?
Open any Steve Lacy song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.