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The Stranglers guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 The Stranglers songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s, as used by Hugh Cornwell in this era) into Hiwatt Custom 100 (DR103) head with 4x12 cab (typical for Hugh Cornwell in early 1980s studio recordings).
Guitars The Stranglers used
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s, as used by Hugh Cornwell in this era)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s, single-coil pickups)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely late 1970s model, as used by Hugh Cornwell in this era)1 song
- Hofner Verithin (early 1970s, likely 1972 model)1 song
Amps The Stranglers used
- Hiwatt Custom 100 (DR103) head with 4x12 cab (typical for Hugh Cornwell in early 1980s studio recordings)1 song
- Hiwatt DR103 Custom 1001 song
- Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (silverface, early 1970s studio recording)1 song
4 The Stranglers tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Golden Brown · solo | 0 |
| Golden Brown · riff | 0 |
| Golden Brown (Slowed Down Version) · solo | 3.5 |
| Golden Brown (Slowed Down Version) · riff | 0 |
The Stranglers songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did The Stranglers use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Hiwatt Custom 100 (DR103) head with 4x12 cab (typical for Hugh Cornwell in early 1980s studio recordings) (1 song), Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 (1 song), Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (silverface, early 1970s studio recording) (1 song).
What guitar did The Stranglers use?
Most often: Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s, as used by Hugh Cornwell in this era) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 1970s, single-coil pickups) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely late 1970s model, as used by Hugh Cornwell in this era) (1 song), Hofner Verithin (early 1970s, likely 1972 model) (1 song).
How do I get The Stranglers's tone on my amp?
Open any The Stranglers song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.