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The War on Drugs guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 The War on Drugs songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster (with Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Strat Surfer Series middle pickup) into Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100.
Guitars The War on Drugs used
- Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster (with Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Strat Surfer Series middle pickup)2 songs
- Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster reissue (with Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Strat Surfer Series in middle position)1 song
- Gibson ES-3351 song
Amps The War on Drugs used
- Hiwatt DR103 Custom 1001 song
- Fender '65 Twin Reverb (studio), possibly with Swart STR-Tremolo blended for tremolo effect1 song
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus1 song
- Hiwatt Custom 1001 song
4 The War on Drugs tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| I Don't Live Here Anymore · riff | 4 |
| I Don't Live Here Anymore · solo | 4 |
| Under the Pressure · riff | 4 |
| Who's That · riff | 4.5 |
The War on Drugs songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get The War on Drugs's tone on your gear
Pick any The War on Drugs song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did The War on Drugs use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 (1 song), Fender '65 Twin Reverb (studio), possibly with Swart STR-Tremolo blended for tremolo effect (1 song), Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (1 song), Hiwatt Custom 100 (1 song).
What guitar did The War on Drugs use?
Most often: Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster (with Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Strat Surfer Series middle pickup) (2 songs), Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster reissue (with Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Strat Surfer Series in middle position) (1 song), Gibson ES-335 (1 song).
How do I get The War on Drugs's tone on my amp?
Open any The War on Drugs song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.