Guitar tone · rock
Widespread Panic guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 6 Widespread Panic songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Telecaster Deluxe Plus into Mesa/Boogie Mark III.
Guitars Widespread Panic used
- Fender Telecaster Deluxe Plus1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 90s, likely sunburst finish)1 song
- Washburn HB35 (Red or Black, semi-hollow, as demoed by JB's tech for live rig)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, as used by John Bell in 1990s Widespread Panic studio recordings)1 song
- Paul Reed Smith (PRS) Custom 221 song
- Custom USA Guitars S-style (Jimmy Herring signature, likely alder body, maple neck, Don Mare pickups)1 song
Amps Widespread Panic used
- Mesa/Boogie Mark III1 song
- Fender Bassman AB1651 song
- Fuchs ODS 100 (100-watt head) into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab (half active, so 2x12 config)1 song
- Fender Bassman AB165 (studio era, as referenced for Widespread Panic's classic tones)1 song
- Fuchs Overdrive Supreme 1001 song
- Homestead 100-watt head (6550 tubes, handbuilt by Peter McMahon)1 song
6 Widespread Panic tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Chilly Water · solo | 6 |
| Diner (Live) · riff | 4.5 |
| Fishwater · solo | 5.5 |
| Hope In a Hopeless World · riff | 4 |
| King Baby · solo | 4.5 |
| Stop-Go · solo | 4.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Widespread Panic use?
Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Mark III (1 song), Fender Bassman AB165 (1 song), Fuchs ODS 100 (100-watt head) into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab (half active, so 2x12 config) (1 song), Fender Bassman AB165 (studio era, as referenced for Widespread Panic's classic tones) (1 song).
What guitar did Widespread Panic use?
Most often: Fender Telecaster Deluxe Plus (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 90s, likely sunburst finish) (1 song), Washburn HB35 (Red or Black, semi-hollow, as demoed by JB's tech for live rig) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, as used by John Bell in 1990s Widespread Panic studio recordings) (1 song).
How do I get Widespread Panic's tone on my amp?
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