Guitar tone · rock
The Sisters of Mercy guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 The Sisters of Mercy songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Yamaha SG2000 into Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120.
Guitars The Sisters of Mercy used
- Yamaha SG20002 songs
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s/early 1990s, black finish)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (hired for studio recording, used by Gary Marx and Wayne Hussey on this album)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Wayne Hussey on 'First and Last and Always')1 song
Amps The Sisters of Mercy used
- Roland Jazz Chorus JC-1202 songs
- Marshall JCM800 (model likely 2203 or 2210, era-appropriate for 1992 recording)1 song
- Roland JC-60 Jazz Chorus (used by Wayne Hussey; Gary Marx recorded direct-in with no amp, but Hussey's JC-60 is the only amp confirmed for the album's rhythm/riff sections)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (most likely, as per period and genre; no direct source for this song, but consistent with band/era/album and genre conventions)1 song
5 The Sisters of Mercy tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Lucretia My Reflection · riff | 5 |
| Amphetamine Logic · riff | 7 |
| Lucretia My Reflection · riff | 0 |
| Nine While Nine · riff | 0 |
| Temple of Love (1992) · riff | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did The Sisters of Mercy use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (2 songs), Marshall JCM800 (model likely 2203 or 2210, era-appropriate for 1992 recording) (1 song), Roland JC-60 Jazz Chorus (used by Wayne Hussey; Gary Marx recorded direct-in with no amp, but Hussey's JC-60 is the only amp confirmed for the album's rhythm/riff sections) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (most likely, as per period and genre; no direct source for this song, but consistent with band/era/album and genre conventions) (1 song).
What guitar did The Sisters of Mercy use?
Most often: Yamaha SG2000 (2 songs), Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s/early 1990s, black finish) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (hired for studio recording, used by Gary Marx and Wayne Hussey on this album) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Wayne Hussey on 'First and Last and Always') (1 song).
How do I get The Sisters of Mercy's tone on my amp?
Open any The Sisters of Mercy song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.