Guitar tone · rock
Survivor guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Survivor songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely Black Beauty or 'Eye of the Tiger' custom finish) into Silvertone Model 1484 Twin Twelve 60-Watt.
Guitars Survivor used
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely Black Beauty or 'Eye of the Tiger' custom finish)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, sunburst finish)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely Black Beauty or 'Eye of the Tiger' custom finish, as used by Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan in this era)1 song
Amps Survivor used
- Silvertone Model 1484 Twin Twelve 60-Watt1 song
- Marshall JMP 2203 (100W head, late 1970s/early 1980s)1 song
- Silvertone 1484 Twin Twelve 60-Watt1 song
- Marshall amplifier (exact model not confirmed, but Marshall stacks are visible in era photos and are typical for Survivor's 1982 studio sessions)1 song
4 Survivor tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Eye of the Tiger · riff | 6 |
| Eye of the Tiger · solo | 7 |
| Eye of the Tiger · riff | 0 |
| I See You in Everyone · solo | 7 |
Survivor songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Survivor's tone on your gear
Pick any Survivor song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Survivor use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Silvertone Model 1484 Twin Twelve 60-Watt (1 song), Marshall JMP 2203 (100W head, late 1970s/early 1980s) (1 song), Silvertone 1484 Twin Twelve 60-Watt (1 song), Marshall amplifier (exact model not confirmed, but Marshall stacks are visible in era photos and are typical for Survivor's 1982 studio sessions) (1 song).
What guitar did Survivor use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely Black Beauty or 'Eye of the Tiger' custom finish) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, sunburst finish) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely Black Beauty or 'Eye of the Tiger' custom finish, as used by Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan in this era) (1 song).
How do I get Survivor's tone on my amp?
Open any Survivor song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.