Jet Amp Settings & Guitar Tone
Jet's guitar tone is unapologetically retro — Gibson humbuckers through cranked British amps with minimal effects. Cameron Muncey's Flying V and Nic Cester's ES-335 deliver raw, punchy crunch inspired by AC/DC, the Rolling Stones, and '60s garage rock.
Signature Sound
Jet's approach is refreshingly simple: plug Gibson guitars into Marshall and Hiwatt amps, crank them for natural breakup, and let the dynamics come from strumming intensity. The dirt comes from the amps, with Tube Screamer pedals reserved mainly for leads. Dave Sardy's analog-focused production on Get Born captures this raw energy with warm, slightly compressed character that sounds like a great band playing live in a room.
Featured Tone
Are You Gonna Be My Girl (2003)
Gibson Flying V (Cameron Muncey, lead) / 1970s Gibson ES-335 (Nic Cester, rhythm) → 1970s Marshall 50W Master Volume head (Muncey)
Raw, punchy, mid-forward classic British crunch — naturally overdriven tube amps without heavy saturation. Sits between AC/DC's crunchy breakup and '60s garage rock grit. Dave Sardy's analog-focused production gives warm, slightly compressed character with live-room feel retaining raw energy.
Typical Gear & Settings
Average Amp Settings
Amplifiers
- 1970s Marshall 50W Master Volume head (Muncey)
Guitars
- Gibson Flying V (Cameron Muncey, lead)
- 1970s Gibson ES-335 (Nic Cester, rhythm)
Pickups
- humbucker
Effects & Pedals
overdrive
Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer (both guitarists)
Jet Song Tones
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