Guitar tone · rock, punk
The Longshot guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 The Longshot songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Junior (likely 2018 signature, P-90 pickup) into Marshall JCM800 (model inferred from Billie Joe Armstrong's typical studio rig for The Longshot era).
Guitars The Longshot used
- Gibson Les Paul Junior (likely 2018 signature, P-90 pickup)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Junior1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Billie Joe Armstrong in The Longshot era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Junior (likely 2018 reissue, single P-90 pickup)1 song
Amps The Longshot used
- Marshall JCM800 (model inferred from Billie Joe Armstrong's typical studio rig for The Longshot era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (model likely 2203 or 2204)1 song
- Marshall DSL40C (most likely, based on user and forum consensus for Billie Joe Armstrong/Longshot clean tones)1 song
- Marshall DSL40C (or similar Marshall tube amp, studio recording)1 song
4 The Longshot tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Cult Hero · riff | 6.5 |
| Happiness · riff | 0 |
| Happiness · riff | 6 |
| Love is for Losers · riff | 6.5 |
Get The Longshot's tone on your gear
Pick any The Longshot song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did The Longshot use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (model inferred from Billie Joe Armstrong's typical studio rig for The Longshot era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (model likely 2203 or 2204) (1 song), Marshall DSL40C (most likely, based on user and forum consensus for Billie Joe Armstrong/Longshot clean tones) (1 song), Marshall DSL40C (or similar Marshall tube amp, studio recording) (1 song).
What guitar did The Longshot use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Junior (likely 2018 signature, P-90 pickup) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Junior (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Billie Joe Armstrong in The Longshot era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Junior (likely 2018 reissue, single P-90 pickup) (1 song).
How do I get The Longshot's tone on my amp?
Open any The Longshot song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.