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Steve Miller Band guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Steve Miller Band songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (likely early 1970s, possibly with custom Seymour Duncan 'The Joker' Strat pickups) into Fender Twin Reverb (likely a 1965 Blackface or Silverface model).
Guitars Steve Miller Band used
- Fender Stratocaster (likely early 1970s, possibly with custom Seymour Duncan 'The Joker' Strat pickups)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster1 song
- 1960s Fender Stratocaster1 song
- 1975-76 Ibanez Artist 2663TC (Iceman IC210) with Triple-Coil pickup1 song
- Fender Precision Bass (right-handed, played left-handed, likely early 1970s model)1 song
Amps Steve Miller Band used
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely a 1965 Blackface or Silverface model)1 song
- 1959 Fender Bassman1 song
- Fender Silverface Twin Reverb1 song
- Mid-1960s Fender Super Reverb1 song
- Ampeg SVT (1970s tube head, likely with matching 8x10 cab)1 song
5 Steve Miller Band tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Fly Like an Eagle · riff | 3.5 |
| Jet Airliner · riff | 4 |
| The Joker · solo | 4 |
| The Joker · riff | 3.5 |
| The Joker · clean | 0 |
Steve Miller Band 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 Miller Band use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (likely a 1965 Blackface or Silverface model) (1 song), 1959 Fender Bassman (1 song), Fender Silverface Twin Reverb (1 song), Mid-1960s Fender Super Reverb (1 song).
What guitar did Steve Miller Band use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (likely early 1970s, possibly with custom Seymour Duncan 'The Joker' Strat pickups) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (1 song), 1960s Fender Stratocaster (1 song), 1975-76 Ibanez Artist 2663TC (Iceman IC210) with Triple-Coil pickup (1 song).
How do I get Steve Miller Band's tone on my amp?
Open any Steve Miller Band song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.