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The xx guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 The xx songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson ES-335 into Roland Micro Cube.
Guitars The xx used
- Gibson ES-3351 song
- Gibson SG Special (likely 1991-2012, dot inlays, uncovered humbuckers)1 song
- Gibson 1974 Les Paul Custom Reissue1 song
Amps The xx used
- Roland Micro Cube2 songs
- Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (also possibly Fender Blues Deluxe, but Hot Rod Deluxe is primary per sources)1 song
3 The xx tones
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did The xx use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Roland Micro Cube (2 songs), Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (also possibly Fender Blues Deluxe, but Hot Rod Deluxe is primary per sources) (1 song).
What guitar did The xx use?
Most often: Gibson ES-335 (1 song), Gibson SG Special (likely 1991-2012, dot inlays, uncovered humbuckers) (1 song), Gibson 1974 Les Paul Custom Reissue (1 song).
How do I get The xx's tone on my amp?
Open any The xx song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.