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Vince Gill guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 5 Vince Gill songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1953 Fender Telecaster (blackguard) into Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb.
Guitars Vince Gill used
- 1953 Fender Telecaster (blackguard)2 songs
- 1950s Fender Telecaster2 songs
- Fender Telecaster1 song
- 1953 Fender Telecaster1 song
- 1960s Fender Thinline Telecaster1 song
- Fender Telecaster (likely 1950s or 1960s vintage, as used by Vince Gill in early 1990s studio sessions)1 song
Amps Vince Gill used
- Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb2 songs
- Fender Deluxe Reverb (likely silverface or blackface, era-appropriate for 1992 studio recording; exact model not explicitly confirmed, but consistent with Vince Gill's studio rig and genre)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb1 song
- Little Walter VG-50 & matching 1x12 cabinet1 song
- Fender Princeton Reverb (blackface, studio recording, 1991)1 song
- Little Walter Paul Franklin Signature Tube Amp1 song
- Fender Champ (studio recording amp, as cited in Premier Guitar and Guitar World interviews for this era and song)1 song
8 Vince Gill tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| High Lonesome Sound · riff | 0 |
| Liza Jane · solo | 4 |
| Liza Jane · riff | 0 |
| One More Last Chance · solo | 0 |
| One More Last Chance · riff | 0 |
| Pretty Words · solo | 3 |
| Pretty Words · riff | 0 |
| South Side of Dixie · solo | 3.5 |
Vince Gill songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Vince Gill's tone on your gear
Pick any Vince Gill song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Vince Gill use?
Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (2 songs), Fender Deluxe Reverb (likely silverface or blackface, era-appropriate for 1992 studio recording; exact model not explicitly confirmed, but consistent with Vince Gill's studio rig and genre) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (1 song), Little Walter VG-50 & matching 1x12 cabinet (1 song).
What guitar did Vince Gill use?
Most often: 1953 Fender Telecaster (blackguard) (2 songs), 1950s Fender Telecaster (2 songs), Fender Telecaster (1 song), 1953 Fender Telecaster (1 song).
How do I get Vince Gill's tone on my amp?
Open any Vince Gill song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.