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Van Morrison guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Van Morrison songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Unknown (no direct source for live gear on this song/era; likely Fender Telecaster or Gibson ES-335 based on period Van Morrison band photos, but not confirmed for this live performance) into Unknown (no direct source for live amp on this song/era; likely Fender or Vox combo based on typical 1960s British/Irish live rigs, but not confirmed for this live performance).
Guitars Van Morrison used
- Unknown (no direct source for live gear on this song/era; likely Fender Telecaster or Gibson ES-335 based on period Van Morrison band photos, but not confirmed for this live performance)1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1960s, used by session guitarist on original recording)1 song
- 1960s Fender Telecaster (likely, but not confirmed for this specific live recording)1 song
- Gibson ES-3351 song
Amps Van Morrison used
- Unknown (no direct source for live amp on this song/era; likely Fender or Vox combo based on typical 1960s British/Irish live rigs, but not confirmed for this live performance)1 song
- Fender Deluxe Reverb (blackface era, likely studio amp for 1967 recording)1 song
- Vox AC30 or Fender Bassman (typical for British Invasion/garage rock live shows, but not confirmed for this specific performance)1 song
- Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb1 song
4 Van Morrison tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Brown Eyed Girl · riff | 0 |
| Brown Eyed Girl (Original Stereo Mix) · riff | 3 |
| Gloria (Live) · riff | 4.5 |
| Here Comes the Night (Live) · riff | 3.5 |
Van Morrison 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 Van Morrison use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (no direct source for live amp on this song/era; likely Fender or Vox combo based on typical 1960s British/Irish live rigs, but not confirmed for this live performance) (1 song), Fender Deluxe Reverb (blackface era, likely studio amp for 1967 recording) (1 song), Vox AC30 or Fender Bassman (typical for British Invasion/garage rock live shows, but not confirmed for this specific performance) (1 song), Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb (1 song).
What guitar did Van Morrison use?
Most often: Unknown (no direct source for live gear on this song/era; likely Fender Telecaster or Gibson ES-335 based on period Van Morrison band photos, but not confirmed for this live performance) (1 song), Fender Telecaster (likely 1960s, used by session guitarist on original recording) (1 song), 1960s Fender Telecaster (likely, but not confirmed for this specific live recording) (1 song), Gibson ES-335 (1 song).
How do I get Van Morrison's tone on my amp?
Open any Van Morrison song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.