Guitar tone · punk, rock
Violent Femmes guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Violent Femmes songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1959 Gibson LG-0 (acoustic, likely with DeArmond soundhole pickup for studio recording) into Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, likely studio amp for 1983 recording).
Guitars Violent Femmes used
- 1959 Gibson LG-0 (acoustic, likely with DeArmond soundhole pickup for studio recording)1 song
- 1959 Gibson LG-0 acoustic guitar (with DeArmond soundhole pickup, as used by Gordon Gano on the debut album)1 song
- Ernie Ball Earthwood Acoustic Bass1 song
Amps Violent Femmes used
- Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, likely studio amp for 1983 recording)1 song
- Fender Twin Reverb (likely silverface, early 1980s studio recording)1 song
- None (direct to board or minimal acoustic amplification in studio)1 song
3 Violent Femmes tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| American Music · clean | 0 |
| Blister In The Sun · riff | 4 |
| Blister In The Sun · riff | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Violent Femmes use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, likely studio amp for 1983 recording) (1 song), Fender Twin Reverb (likely silverface, early 1980s studio recording) (1 song), None (direct to board or minimal acoustic amplification in studio) (1 song).
What guitar did Violent Femmes use?
Most often: 1959 Gibson LG-0 (acoustic, likely with DeArmond soundhole pickup for studio recording) (1 song), 1959 Gibson LG-0 acoustic guitar (with DeArmond soundhole pickup, as used by Gordon Gano on the debut album) (1 song), Ernie Ball Earthwood Acoustic Bass (1 song).
How do I get Violent Femmes's tone on my amp?
Open any Violent Femmes song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.