Guitar tone · rock
The Bluetones guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 The Bluetones songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gretsch Duo Jet into Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead.
Guitars The Bluetones used
- Gretsch Duo Jet2 songs
- Rickenbacker 330 (likely, based on era and Adam Devlin's known use on 'Expecting to Fly')1 song
- Gretsch Duo Jet Electric Guitar1 song
Amps The Bluetones used
- Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead2 songs
- Vox AC30 (likely, based on Britpop era and typical Bluetones setup)1 song
- Vox AC301 song
4 The Bluetones tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Cut Some Rug · riff | 5.5 |
| If... · riff | 4 |
| Slight Return · riff | 4 |
| Solomon Bites The Worm · riff | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did The Bluetones use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead (2 songs), Vox AC30 (likely, based on Britpop era and typical Bluetones setup) (1 song), Vox AC30 (1 song).
What guitar did The Bluetones use?
Most often: Gretsch Duo Jet (2 songs), Rickenbacker 330 (likely, based on era and Adam Devlin's known use on 'Expecting to Fly') (1 song), Gretsch Duo Jet Electric Guitar (1 song).
How do I get The Bluetones's tone on my amp?
Open any The Bluetones song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.