Guitar tone · rock
Sweet guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Sweet songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1963 Gibson ES-335 (red) into Jennings Electronic Industries AC40 (Vox-style combo, slightly louder and rounder than AC30).
Guitars Sweet used
- 1963 Gibson ES-335 (red)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar (natural finish, mid-1970s, as seen in official 'Fox On The Run' video)1 song
- Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1972-73, as used by Andy Scott in studio)1 song
Amps Sweet used
- Jennings Electronic Industries AC40 (Vox-style combo, slightly louder and rounder than AC30)1 song
- Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JMP or Super Lead, typical for 1970s UK glam rock recordings)1 song
- Marshall 100W Super Lead (Plexi, early 1970s, likely model 1959, as used in studio)1 song
3 Sweet tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Fox On the Run · riff | 6 |
| Love Is Like Oxygen · riff | 6 |
| The Ballroom Blitz · riff | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Sweet use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Jennings Electronic Industries AC40 (Vox-style combo, slightly louder and rounder than AC30) (1 song), Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JMP or Super Lead, typical for 1970s UK glam rock recordings) (1 song), Marshall 100W Super Lead (Plexi, early 1970s, likely model 1959, as used in studio) (1 song).
What guitar did Sweet use?
Most often: 1963 Gibson ES-335 (red) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar (natural finish, mid-1970s, as seen in official 'Fox On The Run' video) (1 song), Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1972-73, as used by Andy Scott in studio) (1 song).
How do I get Sweet's tone on my amp?
Open any Sweet song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.