2007-03-29 11:40:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Punk rock is generally not complicated as far as guitar sounds go. All you'll need is a reliable guitar and amp (a tiny crappy amp does not qualify, neither does a cheap guitar), because punk rock is very fast and mostly chords -- this will mean lots of broken strings/blown speakers if you have junky equipment.
Almost any tube amp will work for you (preferably with 2x 10" or 12" speakers), a Gibson Les Paul (no epiphones allowed) or Fender stratocaster with a humbucker (usually called a "Fat Strat"), and a good distortion pedal (MXR, Pro-co RAT, or Big Muff would all be perfect).
Personally, I have an American Fat Strat, a Peavy Classic 50 amp (tube amp w/2x 12" speakers), and I use a DOD "Grunge" distortion pedal (it works alright, but it's not my favorite).
2007-03-29 12:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by brooks b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cheapest guitar and amp you can find. Don't worry about preamps or anything. Just go straight up with any crappy guitar and amp you find at a pawn shop. Not a joke... I'm being serious. That's the only way you'll find the gutted, ruthless, trashy sound you're looking for.
2007-03-29 18:48:49 · answer #2 · answered by youdontneedtoknowme 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Gibson SG,Marshall amps,and a boatload of effects
2007-03-29 18:45:11 · answer #3 · answered by 4 strings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋