Mike Stern — "Chromazone" Tone
Strat into Marshall: jazz-rock fusion at its most aggressive — his most characteristic clean-into-crunch tone with sophisticated harmonic content. Gear guide to recreate the Mike Stern "Chromazone" guitar tone at every budget.
About This Tone
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Strat into Marshall: jazz-rock fusion at its most aggressive — his most characteristic clean-into-crunch tone with sophisticated harmonic content.
Gear to Achieve This Tone
At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Mike Stern’s chromazone territory:
- Squier Classic Vibe 60s StratocasterGuitar
- Ibanez TS9 Tube ScreamerOverdrive
- Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp