Guitar tone · rock
Y&T guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Y&T songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1968 Gibson Les Paul Standard into Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, typical for Meniketti and 1984 Y&T studio sessions).
Guitars Y&T used
- 1968 Gibson Les Paul Standard2 songs
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/early 1980s, sunburst finish, as used by Dave Meniketti in studio)1 song
Amps Y&T used
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, typical for Meniketti and 1984 Y&T studio sessions)1 song
- 1974 Marshall Super Lead 1001 song
- 1974 Marshall Super Lead 100 (likely JMP, non-master volume head)1 song
3 Y&T tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Don't Stop Runnin' · riff | 7 |
| Mean Streak · riff | 7 |
| Open Fire · riff | 7.5 |
Get Y&T's tone on your gear
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Y&T use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, typical for Meniketti and 1984 Y&T studio sessions) (1 song), 1974 Marshall Super Lead 100 (1 song), 1974 Marshall Super Lead 100 (likely JMP, non-master volume head) (1 song).
What guitar did Y&T use?
Most often: 1968 Gibson Les Paul Standard (2 songs), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/early 1980s, sunburst finish, as used by Dave Meniketti in studio) (1 song).
How do I get Y&T's tone on my amp?
Open any Y&T song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.