Who Can I Sound Like With a Gibson SG Standard and Positive Grid Spark?

Gibson SG StandardPositive Grid Spark

Your closest match is Duane Allman at 93/100. 10 artists analysed from the ToneStakr database.

Your closest match: Duane Allman (93/100)

Gibson SG Standard + Positive Grid Spark

#1
Duane Allman
Duane Allman
1960sBlues-RockSouthern Rock
93Excellent Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects100%

Dialled in correctly, this setup would make a lot of players think of Duane Allman. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Positive Grid Spark. This rig emphasises: slide, open-e, southern-rock. This rig is one of the closest matches in the database for Duane Allman's sound.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender Deluxe or Tweed model. Push the gain to 6-7The magic is in the amp pushed to the edge — use a Tube Screamer as a boost if available.
#2
Derek Trucks
Derek Trucks
1990sBluesRock
93Excellent Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects100%

Derek Trucks's tone is fundamentally about slide, open-e, clean-expressive. This setup delivers most of that. The biggest reason for the match is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Positive Grid Spark. This rig is one of the closest matches in the database for Derek Trucks's sound.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender clean or Vox AC30 model. Keep gain below 4Keep the clean channel sparkling — let the pedals and picking attack add the dynamics.
#3
Neil Young
Neil Young
1970sRockFolk Rock
83Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects100%

The tones Neil Young built in the studio share several important qualities with what this rig produces. The closest match comes from the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Positive Grid Spark. Key tonal traits include: raw, woolly, feedback. The easiest upgrade path would be to add a Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender Deluxe or Tweed model. Push the gain to 6-7The magic is in the amp pushed to the edge — use a Tube Screamer as a boost if available.
#4
Alex Hall
Alex Hall
2020sAlternative Rock
83Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects100%

Among all possible matches, Alex Hall stands out because of how closely the tonal priorities align. The strongest contributor is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Positive Grid Spark.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
#5
Angus Young
Angus Young
1970sHard RockBlues-Rock
73Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects20%

Angus Young's sound is strongly represented in this rig. The closest match comes from the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Positive Grid Spark. Shared sonic characteristics include: raw-crunch, amp-driven, mid-forward. The easiest upgrade path would be to add a TC Electronic Spark Booster to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
#6
Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
1960sRockHard Rock
73Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects20%

The foundation is remarkably similar, even where the specific equipment differs from Pete Townshend's actual rig. The largest overlap comes from the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Positive Grid Spark. The resulting sound profile highlights: windmill-strumming, power-chords, mid-heavy. To move even closer, consider adding a MXR M108S 10-Band EQ to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
#7
Albert King
Albert King
1960sBlues
73Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar50%
Amp80%
Effects100%

The closest match comes from the Positive Grid Spark — it covers a lot of Albert King's core character on its own. Notable tonal fingerprints include: flying-v, string-bending, soulful-blues. To move even closer, consider adding a TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for warmth, bridge for attackRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Fender Deluxe or Tweed model. Push the gain to 6-7The magic is in the amp pushed to the edge — use a Tube Screamer as a boost if available.
#8
Tony Iommi
Tony Iommi
1970sMetalHard Rock
73Strong Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar100%
Amp80%
Effects20%

The combination of Gibson SG Standard and Positive Grid Spark gets you surprisingly close to Tony Iommi's sonic territory. Shared sonic characteristics include: dark, doom, heavy-riff. To move even closer, consider adding a TC Electronic Spark Booster to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck pickup with tone rolled back slightlyRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
#9
Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page
1960sRockHard Rock
63Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects20%

Jimmy Page's tone is fundamentally about blues-rooted, dynamic, vintage. This setup delivers most of that. The foundation of the similarity is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Positive Grid Spark. There are real points of overlap, though some differences remain.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.
#10
Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa
2000sBlues-RockBlues
63Good Match
DSP / Plugin Match
Guitar75%
Amp80%
Effects20%

Among all possible matches, Joe Bonamassa stands out because of how closely the tonal priorities align. This rig emphasises: blues-rock, vintage-tones, collectors-grade. The foundation of the similarity is the combination of Gibson SG Standard and Positive Grid Spark. To move even closer, consider adding a Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer to close the remaining gap.

DSP / Plugin Match: This match is best achieved through your modeller or amp simulation software. Load the appropriate amp model and cabinet IR to dial in the character.

Recommended Settings

Gibson SG StandardPickup: neck for lead, bridge for rhythmRoll back the guitar volume to 7-8 for natural amp compression.
Positive Grid SparkLoad a Marshall Plexi or JCM800 model. Gain: 5-7British crunch lives in the mids — keep them up around 6-7.

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