Guitar tone · punk, rock
The Get Up Kids guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 The Get Up Kids songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Jazzmaster into Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall tube amp, model not confirmed for studio recording).
Guitars The Get Up Kids used
- Fender Jazzmaster2 songs
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s or 1990s reissue, as used by Jim Suptic on 'Something to Write Home About')1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s or 1990s reissue, as used by Jim Suptic in this era)1 song
Amps The Get Up Kids used
- Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall tube amp, model not confirmed for studio recording)1 song
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio amp used by The Get Up Kids on 'Something to Write Home About' era, inferred from era and genre)1 song
- Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall combo, model not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille (typical for The Get Up Kids late 90s studio recordings, no direct confirmation for this song but inferred from era and genre)1 song
4 The Get Up Kids tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Action & Action · riff | 5.5 |
| Better Half · solo | 5.5 |
| Holiday · riff | 6.5 |
| Red Letter Day · riff | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did The Get Up Kids use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall tube amp, model not confirmed for studio recording) (1 song), Fender Hot Rod DeVille (studio amp used by The Get Up Kids on 'Something to Write Home About' era, inferred from era and genre) (1 song), Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall combo, model not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), Fender Hot Rod DeVille (typical for The Get Up Kids late 90s studio recordings, no direct confirmation for this song but inferred from era and genre) (1 song).
What guitar did The Get Up Kids use?
Most often: Fender Jazzmaster (2 songs), Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s or 1990s reissue, as used by Jim Suptic on 'Something to Write Home About') (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s or 1990s reissue, as used by Jim Suptic in this era) (1 song).
How do I get The Get Up Kids's tone on my amp?
Open any The Get Up Kids song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.