Guitar tone · rock
The Go-Go's guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 The Go-Go's songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Yamaha SG1000S into Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp.
Guitars The Go-Go's used
- Yamaha SG1000S1 song
- Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1972-1974, as used by Jane Wiedlin on 'Vacation' recording)1 song
- Gibson SG Junior (red, 1964)1 song
Amps The Go-Go's used
- Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp1 song
- Vox AC30 (studio recording, possibly blended with Marshall 50W combo per era-appropriate sources)1 song
- Marshall JCM 800 2204 50W Tube Amp Head1 song
3 The Go-Go's tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Our Lips Are Sealed · riff | 4.5 |
| Vacation · riff | 4 |
| We Got the Beat · riff | 4.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did The Go-Go's use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp (1 song), Vox AC30 (studio recording, possibly blended with Marshall 50W combo per era-appropriate sources) (1 song), Marshall JCM 800 2204 50W Tube Amp Head (1 song).
What guitar did The Go-Go's use?
Most often: Yamaha SG1000S (1 song), Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1972-1974, as used by Jane Wiedlin on 'Vacation' recording) (1 song), Gibson SG Junior (red, 1964) (1 song).
How do I get The Go-Go's's tone on my amp?
Open any The Go-Go's song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.