Guitar tone · rock, metal
Warrant guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 5 Warrant songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Kramer Baretta (likely, as used by Mike Slamer for Warrant solos in 1988 studio sessions) into Carvin X-100B.
Guitars Warrant used
- Kramer Baretta (likely, as used by Mike Slamer for Warrant solos in 1988 studio sessions)1 song
- Kramer Baretta (likely, as used by Erik Turner/Jerry Dixon in 1988 era Warrant studio sessions)1 song
- Kramer Baretta (likely 1980s, as used by Joey Allen and Mike Slamer on Cherry Pie album)1 song
- Kramer Baretta (likely, as used by Joey Allen in studio, 1989)1 song
- Kramer Baretta (late 1980s, likely with Floyd Rose)1 song
- Kramer Baretta (likely 1980s model, as used by Joey Allen on 'Cherry Pie' recording)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s model, as used by Erik Turner in Warrant's studio recordings)1 song
- Kramer Baretta (likely), possible Charvel or similar Superstrat1 song
Amps Warrant used
- Carvin X-100B3 songs
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely, as used on many late-80s LA glam metal recordings and by Mike Slamer in session work)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely, as was standard for LA hair metal studio recordings in late 1980s)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (standard for Warrant's Cherry Pie era studio recordings)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, late 1980s)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, as used by Warrant in late 1980s/early 1990s studio sessions)1 song
8 Warrant tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Cherry Pie · riff | 7.5 |
| Down Boys · solo | 7.5 |
| Down Boys · riff | 7.5 |
| Mr. Rainmaker · riff | 7.5 |
| Sometimes She Cries · riff | 7 |
| Uncle Tom's Cabin · solo | 7.5 |
| Uncle Tom's Cabin · riff | 0 |
| Uncle Tom's Cabin · riff | 6.5 |
Warrant songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Warrant's tone on your gear
Pick any Warrant song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Warrant use?
Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Carvin X-100B (3 songs), Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely, as used on many late-80s LA glam metal recordings and by Mike Slamer in session work) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely, as was standard for LA hair metal studio recordings in late 1980s) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (standard for Warrant's Cherry Pie era studio recordings) (1 song).
What guitar did Warrant use?
Most often: Kramer Baretta (likely, as used by Mike Slamer for Warrant solos in 1988 studio sessions) (1 song), Kramer Baretta (likely, as used by Erik Turner/Jerry Dixon in 1988 era Warrant studio sessions) (1 song), Kramer Baretta (likely 1980s, as used by Joey Allen and Mike Slamer on Cherry Pie album) (1 song), Kramer Baretta (likely, as used by Joey Allen in studio, 1989) (1 song).
How do I get Warrant's tone on my amp?
Open any Warrant song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.