Guitar tone · rock, punk
The Runaways guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 The Runaways songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Melody Maker into Vox AC30C2X.
Guitars The Runaways used
- Gibson Melody Maker2 songs
- 1965-66 Gibson Melody Maker Double1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, as used by Lita Ford in The Runaways)1 song
Amps The Runaways used
- Vox AC30C2X2 songs
- Music Man 212-HD 130 2x12 Combo Amplifier1 song
- Marshall amplifier (likely Marshall JMP or Super Lead, as typical for 1970s rock and The Runaways' era/genre; no direct source confirmation for exact model)1 song
4 The Runaways tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Cherry Bomb · riff | 6.5 |
| Cherry Bomb · solo | 6.5 |
| Dead End Justice · riff | 6.5 |
| I Love Playin' With Fire · riff | 7 |
Get The Runaways's tone on your gear
Pick any The Runaways song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did The Runaways use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Vox AC30C2X (2 songs), Music Man 212-HD 130 2x12 Combo Amplifier (1 song), Marshall amplifier (likely Marshall JMP or Super Lead, as typical for 1970s rock and The Runaways' era/genre; no direct source confirmation for exact model) (1 song).
What guitar did The Runaways use?
Most often: Gibson Melody Maker (2 songs), 1965-66 Gibson Melody Maker Double (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, as used by Lita Ford in The Runaways) (1 song).
How do I get The Runaways's tone on my amp?
Open any The Runaways song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.