Guitar tone · rock
The Used guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 The Used songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, likely studio use) into Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 2001-2002 era).
Guitars The Used used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, likely studio use)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as seen in era photos and live videos)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Quinn Allman in studio)1 song
Amps The Used used
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 2001-2002 era)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (most commonly cited for The Used's debut album sessions and era, confirmed in multiple interviews and live photos)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2001-2002 era)1 song
3 The Used tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Blue and Yellow · riff | 7.5 |
| Poetic Tragedy · riff | 0 |
| Poetic Tragedy · riff | 7 |
Get The Used's tone on your gear
Pick any The Used song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did The Used use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 2001-2002 era) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (most commonly cited for The Used's debut album sessions and era, confirmed in multiple interviews and live photos) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2001-2002 era) (1 song).
What guitar did The Used use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, likely studio use) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as seen in era photos and live videos) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Quinn Allman in studio) (1 song).
How do I get The Used's tone on my amp?
Open any The Used song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.