Guitar tone · rock
Vampire Weekend guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Vampire Weekend songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Epiphone Sheraton II into Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus.
Guitars Vampire Weekend used
- Epiphone Sheraton II2 songs
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1960s or reissue, used by Ezra Koenig on debut album)1 song
- Fender American Professional II Stratocaster1 song
Amps Vampire Weekend used
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus1 song
- Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (or similar Fender clean amp, as used by the band in this era)1 song
- Fender Deluxe (Wide Panel Tweed 5C3, 1953-1955)1 song
- Vox AC30 C21 song
4 Vampire Weekend tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Gen-X Cops · riff | 4 |
| A-Punk · riff | 0 |
| Campus · riff | 0 |
| Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa (The Very Best Remix) · riff | 0 |
Get Vampire Weekend's tone on your gear
Pick any Vampire Weekend song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Vampire Weekend use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (1 song), Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (or similar Fender clean amp, as used by the band in this era) (1 song), Fender Deluxe (Wide Panel Tweed 5C3, 1953-1955) (1 song), Vox AC30 C2 (1 song).
What guitar did Vampire Weekend use?
Most often: Epiphone Sheraton II (2 songs), Fender Stratocaster (likely 1960s or reissue, used by Ezra Koenig on debut album) (1 song), Fender American Professional II Stratocaster (1 song).
How do I get Vampire Weekend's tone on my amp?
Open any Vampire Weekend song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.