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Joe Jackson Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song

Browse every Joe Jackson song we've broken down into amp settings, pickup choice, and pedal chain - then adapt the recipe to whatever rig you actually own.

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Translate any Joe Jackson tone to your gear

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The Gear That Turns Up Most

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Joe Jackson Albums We've Broken Down

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All 7 Joe Jackson Tones

FAQ

Common Questions About Joe Jackson's Tone

  1. What guitar does Joe Jackson play?

    Across the 7 Joe Jackson songs in our catalog, the Telecaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Professional II Telecaster) appears most often. Our breakdowns are calibrated to the recorded tone, so the settings translate cleanly to whatever guitar you actually own.

  2. What amp does Joe Jackson use?

    Across the 7 Joe Jackson songs in our catalog, the AC30 (modern equivalent: Vox AC30 C2) shows up most often. ToneMirror translates those amp settings for whatever amp you have - Marshall, Fender, Boss Katana, Helix, etc.

  3. How many Joe Jackson songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 7 Joe Jackson songs, including "Got the Time", "I'm the Man", "Is She Really Going Out with Him?". Each one comes with the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain - plus a per-rig adaptation so you can play it on your own gear.

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