Guitar tone · rock, metal
Thin Lizzy guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 6 Thin Lizzy songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard into Marshall JMP 100W.
Guitars Thin Lizzy used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard2 songs
- Fender Stratocaster (early 1970s, likely rosewood board, stock single coils)1 song
- 1971 Gibson Les Paul Standard1 song
- 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes, 1978 model, likely with Tim Shaw PAF-style humbuckers)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (early 1970s, likely sunburst, maple neck)1 song
- 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (Scott Gorham) / 1970s Gibson Les Paul Standard (Brian Robertson)1 song
Amps Thin Lizzy used
- Marshall JMP 100W1 song
- HH Electronic V-S Musician 2x12" Combo1 song
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 (plexi, 100W, likely with 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)1 song
- Marshall 100-watt Super Lead (Plexi era, likely JMP or Super Bass, late '60s/early '70s)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head (likely modded, as per Sykes' known rig for Thunder and Lightning era)1 song
- Vox AC30 (original 1960s/early 1970s model, possibly with PA speakers as per Eric Bell interview)1 song
- Marshall JMP100 (1970s, non-master volume head)1 song
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt (non-master volume, late '60s/early '70s Plexi)1 song
8 Thin Lizzy tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| The Boys Are Back In Town · riff | 5.5 |
| Jailbreak · riff | 5.5 |
| Cold Sweat · riff | 7.5 |
| Cowboy Song · solo | 6 |
| Cowboy Song · riff | 6 |
| Dancing In the Moonlight (It's Caught Me In Its Spotlight) · solo | 6 |
| Whiskey in the Jar · riff | 5.5 |
| Whiskey In the Jar · solo | 6 |
Thin Lizzy songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Thin Lizzy's tone on your gear
Pick any Thin Lizzy song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Thin Lizzy use?
Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JMP 100W (1 song), HH Electronic V-S Musician 2x12" Combo (1 song), Marshall Super Lead 1959 (plexi, 100W, likely with 4x12 cabinet, studio recording) (1 song), Marshall 100-watt Super Lead (Plexi era, likely JMP or Super Bass, late '60s/early '70s) (1 song).
What guitar did Thin Lizzy use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (2 songs), Fender Stratocaster (early 1970s, likely rosewood board, stock single coils) (1 song), 1971 Gibson Les Paul Standard (1 song), 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (1 song).
How do I get Thin Lizzy's tone on my amp?
Open any Thin Lizzy song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.