Guitar tone · rock
The Hollies guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 The Hollies songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cut into Vox V1121 Buckingham 3-Channel 35-Watt Guitar Amp Head.
Guitars The Hollies used
- Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cut1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1960s model)1 song
- Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue)1 song
Amps The Hollies used
- Vox V1121 Buckingham 3-Channel 35-Watt Guitar Amp Head1 song
- Vox AC30 (1960s JMI model, studio recording)1 song
- Vox AC30 (likely 1970s model, possibly with Leslie speaker for solo)1 song
3 The Hollies tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) · riff | 5 |
| The Air That I Breathe · solo | 3.5 |
| Wings (Remastered) · riff | 3.5 |
The Hollies songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get The Hollies's tone on your gear
Pick any The Hollies song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did The Hollies use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Vox V1121 Buckingham 3-Channel 35-Watt Guitar Amp Head (1 song), Vox AC30 (1960s JMI model, studio recording) (1 song), Vox AC30 (likely 1970s model, possibly with Leslie speaker for solo) (1 song).
What guitar did The Hollies use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cut (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 1960s model) (1 song), Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) (1 song).
How do I get The Hollies's tone on my amp?
Open any The Hollies song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.