Guitar tone · rock
The Special Goodness guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 The Special Goodness songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster (model not fully confirmed, but highly likely based on band/era/artist's known gear) into Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (estimated based on genre, era, and typical indie/alternative rock setups; no direct source found for this song/recording).
Guitars The Special Goodness used
- Fender Stratocaster (model not fully confirmed, but highly likely based on band/era/artist's known gear)1 song
- Unknown (no direct source for exact model on this recording)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Patrick Wilson in The Special Goodness era)1 song
Amps The Special Goodness used
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (estimated based on genre, era, and typical indie/alternative rock setups; no direct source found for this song/recording)1 song
- Unknown (no direct source for exact amp model on this recording)1 song
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille (most commonly associated with Patrick Wilson in this era, no direct source for this song, but consistent with genre and artist's known gear for studio work)1 song
3 The Special Goodness tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| It's Only Natural · riff | 5.5 |
| Life Goes By · riff | 5 |
| Whatever's Going On · riff | 5.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did The Special Goodness use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (estimated based on genre, era, and typical indie/alternative rock setups; no direct source found for this song/recording) (1 song), Unknown (no direct source for exact amp model on this recording) (1 song), Fender Hot Rod DeVille (most commonly associated with Patrick Wilson in this era, no direct source for this song, but consistent with genre and artist's known gear for studio work) (1 song).
What guitar did The Special Goodness use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster (model not fully confirmed, but highly likely based on band/era/artist's known gear) (1 song), Unknown (no direct source for exact model on this recording) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Patrick Wilson in The Special Goodness era) (1 song).
How do I get The Special Goodness's tone on my amp?
Open any The Special Goodness song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.