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Turnstile guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 18 Turnstile songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gretsch Duo Jet into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt).

Guitars Turnstile used

Gretsch Duo Jet4 songs
Jackson American Series Virtuoso2 songs
2015 Gibson Les Paul Classic2 songs
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s-2010s, as used by Pat McCrory on GLOW ON sessions)1 song
Jackson MJ Series Dinky DKR Electric Guitar1 song
Jackson electric guitar (exact model unknown, likely with humbuckers)1 song
Fender Stratocaster HSS (likely American Professional Classic or similar, as used by Pat McCrory in studio/live 2024-2025)1 song
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS1 song

Amps Turnstile used

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt)4 songs
Peavey 6505 II 120-Watt Tube Head2 songs
Marshall JCM 900 Model 2100 100-Watt Hi Gain Master Volume MkIII Head into Marshall 1960BV 4x12 Cabinet2 songs
Peavey 51501 song
Peavey 5150 (studio recording), Kemper Profiler (Marshall JCM800 profile, secondary layering)1 song
EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head1 song
EVH 5150III 100W EL34 Head1 song
Peavey 5150 (blended with Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for rhythm, studio recording)1 song

22 Turnstile tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
BLACKOUT · riff	Riff · distorted	2015 Gibson Les Paul Classic	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt) blended with Peavey 5150 (studio recording)	7.5
BIRDS · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s-2010s, as used by Pat McCrory on GLOW ON sessions)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt)	7
DON'T PLAY · riff	Riff · distorted	Gretsch Duo Jet	Peavey 5150 (blended with Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for rhythm, studio recording)	7.5
NEVER ENOUGH · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Classic (2015)	Marshall JCM 900 Model 2100 100-Watt Hi Gain Master Volume MkIII Head into Marshall 1960BV 4x12 Cabinet	7
Blue by You · riff	Riff · distorted	2015 Gibson Les Paul Classic	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier blended with Peavey 5150 (studio recording)	7
Generator · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson MJ Series Dinky DKR Electric Guitar	EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head	7.5
HOLIDAY · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (exact model for studio not confirmed, but likely based on band/album era and genre)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt)	7
I CARE · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson American Series Virtuoso	Peavey 6505 II 120-Watt Tube Head	7.5
I CARE · riff	Riff · clean	Jackson American Series Virtuoso	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (studio, blended with Peavey 5150/6505 II on album, but clean likely from Mesa/Boogie)	0
Keep It Moving · riff	Riff · distorted	Gretsch Duo Jet	Peavey 5150	7.5
LIGHT DESIGN · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Soloist (likely SLX or similar, humbuckers)	EVH 5150III (Peavey 5150 also possible, but 5150III preferred for this era/album)	7.5
LOOK OUT FOR ME · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Jazzmaster (likely, based on band’s known gear for this era and genre, but not confirmed for this recording)	Peavey 6505 or 5150 (most likely, based on genre, era, and forum discussions of Turnstile’s typical studio amps, but not confirmed for this specific song/recording)	7
MYSTERY · riff	Riff · distorted	Gretsch Duo Jet	Peavey 5150 (studio recording), Kemper Profiler (Marshall JCM800 profile, secondary layering)	8
MYSTERY · clean	Clean · clean	Fender American Performer Precision Bass (PJ configuration, custom shop PJ-style)	Fender Super Bassman 300W head into Ampeg SVT-style 8x10 cab (also uses Fender Bassman and Ampeg B15-N in other contexts)	0
NEVER ENOUGH · solo	Solo · distorted	Jackson electric guitar (exact model unknown, likely with humbuckers)	Marshall JCM 900 Model 2100 100-Watt Hi Gain Master Volume MkIII Head into Marshall 1960BV 4x12 Cabinet	7
SEEIN' STARS · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster HSS (likely American Professional Classic or similar, as used by Pat McCrory in studio/live 2024-2025)	Peavey 6505 II 120-Watt Tube Head	7.5
SEEIN' STARS · solo	Solo · distorted	Fender Stratocaster HSS	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head	5.5
SOLE · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Soloist	Unknown high-gain amp (model not specified in sources; likely Marshall, Orange, or similar based on genre and era)	7
T.L.C. (TURNSTILE LOVE CONNECTION) · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS	EVH 5150III 100W EL34 Head	7.5
The Dream · riff	Riff · distorted	Gretsch Duo Jet	Peavey 5150 (studio recording, 2021)	8
UNDERWATER BOI · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, but consistent with live and studio use on GLOW ON era)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt)	0
WILD WRLD · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Telecaster (exact model not confirmed, but Telecaster shape seen in studio photos and live for GLOW ON era)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt)	6.5

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Turnstile use?

Across 18 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt) (4 songs), Peavey 6505 II 120-Watt Tube Head (2 songs), Marshall JCM 900 Model 2100 100-Watt Hi Gain Master Volume MkIII Head into Marshall 1960BV 4x12 Cabinet (2 songs), Peavey 5150 (1 song).

What guitar did Turnstile use?

Most often: Gretsch Duo Jet (4 songs), Jackson American Series Virtuoso (2 songs), 2015 Gibson Les Paul Classic (2 songs), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s-2010s, as used by Pat McCrory on GLOW ON sessions) (1 song).

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