Guitar tone · rock, other
The Academy Is... guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 The Academy Is... songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on era and genre; no direct source for this song/recording) into Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and typical pop-punk/emo studio setups; no direct source for this song/recording).
Guitars The Academy Is... used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on era and genre; no direct source for this song/recording)1 song
Amps The Academy Is... used
- Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and typical pop-punk/emo studio setups; no direct source for this song/recording)1 song
3 The Academy Is... tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| About a Girl · solo | 3 |
| About a Girl · riff | 6 |
| After the Last Midtown Show · riff | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did The Academy Is... use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and typical pop-punk/emo studio setups; no direct source for this song/recording) (1 song).
What guitar did The Academy Is... use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on era and genre; no direct source for this song/recording) (1 song).
How do I get The Academy Is...'s tone on my amp?
Open any The Academy Is... song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.