Jerry GarciaJerome "Jerry" Garcia
Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, Legion of Mary, Old & In the Way
Doug Irwin customs and a famously clean, articulate Twin-powered tone.
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Fender Twin Reverbs (with Showman cabs from 1967) and a run of Gibsons.
- wahBLACK WAHfor Vox Crybaby wahOn an expression pedal; default Q
- amp67 BLACK DUOstand-infor Fender Twin Reverb (x1 to x3)Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab4X12 GREEN 25Wstand-infor Dual Showman 2x15 cabs (JBL), later 4x12sDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
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- wahTeardrop 310for Vox Crybaby wahOn an expression pedal; default Q
- ampUS Double Vibstand-infor Fender Twin Reverb (x1 to x3)Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab4x12 1960 T75stand-infor Dual Showman 2x15 cabs (JBL), later 4x12sDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
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- wahCrying Wahfor Vox Crybaby wahOn an expression pedal; default Q
- ampUS TWN Vibratostand-infor Fender Twin Reverb (x1 to x3)Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab412 Brit 60A G75 80sstand-infor Dual Showman 2x15 cabs (JBL), later 4x12sDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- wahPEDAL WAHstand-infor Vox Crybaby wahFX slot: On an expression pedal; default Q
- ampCLEANstand-infor Fender Twin Reverb (x1 to x3)Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor Dual Showman 2x15 cabs (JBL), later 4x12sKatana has no cab sim on its speaker
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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Mesa Mark I preamped into the MC2300; aluminium-neck Travis Beans with Mu-Tron and MXR.
- filterTRON FILTERfor Mu-Tron IIIMode LP, Peak 7, Range Hi, Sens 6. Quacky but smooth
- driveMX Distfor MXR Distortion+ / Phase 100 / Analog DelaySpeed 3, Intensity 2. Slow, subtle swirl
- amp85 M-2 LEADstand-infor Mesa/Boogie Mark I (as preamp)Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6. Add a noise gate
- cab2X12 B30stand-infor Mesa/Boogie Mark I (as preamp)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
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- filterMutant Filterfor Mu-Tron IIIMode LP, Peak 7, Range Hi, Sens 6. Quacky but smooth
- driveRatatouille Diststand-infor MXR Distortion+ / Phase 100 / Analog DelaySpeed 3, Intensity 2. Slow, subtle swirl
- ampCali IV Leadstand-infor Mesa/Boogie Mark I (as preamp)Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6. Add a noise gate
- cab1x12 Cali IVfor Mesa/Boogie Mark I (as preamp)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
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- filterEnv. Filterstand-infor Mu-Tron IIIMode LP, Peak 7, Range Hi, Sens 6. Quacky but smooth
- driveRodent Drivestand-infor MXR Distortion+ / Phase 100 / Analog DelaySpeed 3, Intensity 2. Slow, subtle swirl
- ampCA MkCC+stand-infor Mesa/Boogie Mark I (as preamp)Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6. Add a noise gate
- cab412 CA Trad S UKV30 90sstand-infor Mesa/Boogie Mark I (as preamp)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- filterT. WAHstand-infor Mu-Tron IIIFX slot: Mode LP, Peak 7, Range Hi, Sens 6. Quacky but smooth
- driveDST+for MXR Distortion+ / Phase 100 / Analog DelayBOOSTER slot: Speed 3, Intensity 2. Slow, subtle swirl
- ampLEADstand-infor Mesa/Boogie Mark I (as preamp)Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6. Add a noise gate
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor Mesa/Boogie Mark I (as preamp)Katana has no cab sim on its speaker
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Twins return as preamps from 10/9/76 into the MC2300 and JBL K120s; Tiger from 1979.
- filterTRON FILTERfor Mu-Tron IIIMode LP, Peak 7, Range Hi, Sens 6. Quacky but smooth
- amp67 BLACK DUOstand-infor Fender Twin Reverb (preamp)Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab4X12 GREEN 25Wstand-infor 4x JBL K120 12" speakersDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
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- filterMutant Filterfor Mu-Tron IIIMode LP, Peak 7, Range Hi, Sens 6. Quacky but smooth
- ampUS Double Vibstand-infor Fender Twin Reverb (preamp)Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab4x12 1960 T75stand-infor 4x JBL K120 12" speakersDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
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- filterEnv. Filterstand-infor Mu-Tron IIIMode LP, Peak 7, Range Hi, Sens 6. Quacky but smooth
- ampUS TWN Vibratostand-infor Fender Twin Reverb (preamp)Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cab412 Brit 60A G75 80sstand-infor 4x JBL K120 12" speakersDynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- filterT. WAHstand-infor Mu-Tron IIIFX slot: Mode LP, Peak 7, Range Hi, Sens 6. Quacky but smooth
- ampCLEANstand-infor Fender Twin Reverb (preamp)Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Master 6. Stay under breakup
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor 4x JBL K120 12" speakersKatana has no cab sim on its speaker
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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Pristine, loud clean with Mu-Tron quack, Phase 100 swirl and an OD push for leads.
- driveGREEN JRC-ODstand-infor Groove Tubes Trio preampGain 3, Tone noon. Clean, glassy preamp
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor ADA MicroCabStart at noon and adjust by ear
- filterTRON FILTERfor Mu-Tron IIIMode LP, Peak 7, Range Hi, Sens 6. Quacky but smooth
- modORANGE PHASERstand-infor MXR Phase 100Speed 3, Intensity 2. Slow, subtle swirl
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Very clean and loud: Gain 2, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6. Garcia ran a huge McIntosh-powered clean
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- reverbAIR REVERBstand-infor Lexicon PCM-70 (+ PCM-42/60)Mix 18%, decay 2.5 s, pre-delay 20 ms
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- driveScream 808stand-infor Groove Tubes Trio preampGain 3, Tone noon. Clean, glassy preamp
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor ADA MicroCabStart at noon and adjust by ear
- filterMutant Filterfor Mu-Tron IIIMode LP, Peak 7, Range Hi, Sens 6. Quacky but smooth
- modScript Mod Phasestand-infor MXR Phase 100Speed 3, Intensity 2. Slow, subtle swirl
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Very clean and loud: Gain 2, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6. Garcia ran a huge McIntosh-powered clean
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- reverbDynamic Platestand-infor Lexicon PCM-70 (+ PCM-42/60)Mix 18%, decay 2.5 s, pre-delay 20 ms
Model names checked against the official Line 6 Helix model list. Names from the official Line 6 Helix 3.80 model list (HX Stomp shares the library). "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- driveGreen 808stand-infor Groove Tubes Trio preampGain 3, Tone noon. Clean, glassy preamp
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor ADA MicroCabStart at noon and adjust by ear
- filterEnv. Filterstand-infor Mu-Tron IIIMode LP, Peak 7, Range Hi, Sens 6. Quacky but smooth
- modMX Phase 95stand-infor MXR Phase 100Speed 3, Intensity 2. Slow, subtle swirl
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Very clean and loud: Gain 2, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6. Garcia ran a huge McIntosh-powered clean
- cabMatching cab for the ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Dynamic 57-style mic at the cap edge, low cut 80 Hz, high cut 8 kHz
- reverbPlatestand-infor Lexicon PCM-70 (+ PCM-42/60)Mix 18%, decay 2.5 s, pre-delay 20 ms
Model names checked against the official Neural DSP Quad Cortex model list. Names from Neural DSP's official Quad Cortex device list. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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- driveOVERDRIVEstand-infor Groove Tubes Trio preampBOOSTER slot: Gain 3, Tone noon. Clean, glassy preamp
- fxSimilar effect block (no verified model)descriptionfor ADA MicroCabStart at noon and adjust by ear
- filterT. WAHstand-infor Mu-Tron IIIFX slot: Mode LP, Peak 7, Range Hi, Sens 6. Quacky but smooth
- modPHASERstand-infor MXR Phase 100MOD slot: Speed 3, Intensity 2. Slow, subtle swirl
- ampClean, high-headroom ampdescriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Very clean and loud: Gain 2, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6. Garcia ran a huge McIntosh-powered clean
- cabBuilt-in speaker (no cab model)descriptionfor (amp not documented in the sourced rig)Katana has no cab sim on its speaker
- reverbPLATEstand-infor Lexicon PCM-70 (+ PCM-42/60)REVERB slot: Mix 18%, decay 2.5 s, pre-delay 20 ms
Model names checked against the official BOSS Katana model list and owner's manual. Amp types from the Katana MkII Owner's Manual; effect types from 'Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II'. Katana has its own speaker, so there is no cab block. Gen 3 renames some types, so check your unit. "Stand-in" means the closest verified model, not an emulation of the artist's exact unit.
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