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Carry On Wayward Son Guitar Tone — Kansas

Exact amp settings for every part of “Carry On Wayward Son”, a rock 1970s track by Kansas.

Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here, built around the Cranked tube amp. Pick the section you’re learning below for its gain and EQ, then open the full page to see the complete rig, pickup and pedal chain — and adapt every knob to your own amp and guitar for free.

Riff · Distorted

Carry On Wayward Son — Riff · Distorted

Amp: Cranked tube amp
Gain 5.5Bass 5Mid 6.5Treble 6.5Presence 5.5Reverb 2
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Solo · Distorted

Carry On Wayward Son — Solo · Distorted

Amp: Marshall
Gain 6Bass 5Mid 6Treble 6Presence 5Reverb 3
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Carry On Wayward Son guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas?

The main part uses gain 5.5, bass 5, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5, reverb 2 (out of 10) on the Cranked tube amp. Carry On Wayward Son has 2 documented parts (Riff · Distorted, Solo · Distorted) — open each below for its exact gain and EQ, then adapt them to your own amp free.

What amp is used in Carry On Wayward Son?

These tones were built around Cranked tube amp, Marshall. You don’t need the same amp, though — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials the Carry On Wayward Son tone for whatever amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How many guitar tones are in Carry On Wayward Son?

Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here: Riff · Distorted, Solo · Distorted. Each has its own amp settings and signal chain.

How do I get the Carry On Wayward Son guitar tone on my own amp?

Start from the settings for the part you’re learning above, then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — no new gear needed, free.