Guitar tone · metal, rock
Twisted Sister guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Twisted Sister songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Ibanez Destroyer (likely 1976 model, as used by Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda on the Stay Hungry album) into Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w head (studio recording, 1984).
Guitars Twisted Sister used
- Ibanez Destroyer (likely 1976 model, as used by Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda on the Stay Hungry album)1 song
- Charvel San Dimas (Eddie Ojeda's main guitar, 1984 studio recording)1 song
- B.C. Rich Bich NJ1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s, Dee Snider/Jay Jay French era)1 song
- Fender Telecaster Deluxe (likely, as used by Eddie Ojeda on 'I Wanna Rock' studio recording)1 song
Amps Twisted Sister used
- Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w head (studio recording, 1984)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 1984)1 song
- Marshall 4x12 Cabinet (likely Marshall JCM800 head, as used by Eddie Ojeda in this era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, based on era and band interviews)1 song
- Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w head1 song
5 Twisted Sister tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| We're Not Gonna Take It · riff | 7.5 |
| I Wanna Rock · riff | 7.5 |
| I Wanna Rock · solo | 7 |
| Oh Come All Ye Faithful · riff | 7.5 |
| We're Not Gonna Take It · solo | 7.5 |
Twisted Sister songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Twisted Sister use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w head (studio recording, 1984) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 1984) (1 song), Marshall 4x12 Cabinet (likely Marshall JCM800 head, as used by Eddie Ojeda in this era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, based on era and band interviews) (1 song).
What guitar did Twisted Sister use?
Most often: Ibanez Destroyer (likely 1976 model, as used by Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda on the Stay Hungry album) (1 song), Charvel San Dimas (Eddie Ojeda's main guitar, 1984 studio recording) (1 song), B.C. Rich Bich NJ (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s, Dee Snider/Jay Jay French era) (1 song).
How do I get Twisted Sister's tone on my amp?
Open any Twisted Sister song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.