EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo settings
Headfirst for Halos settings for EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo
My Chemical Romance · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the My Chemical Romance "Headfirst for Halos" riff tone on a EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Antique Silverburst · updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Boost
- 0
- Noise gate
- 4
- Burn switch
- 1
- Overdrive switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight, percussive attacks.
- Focus on precise picking for clarity in power chords.
- Experiment with dynamics to enhance the aggressive feel of the riff.
The original rig
What My Chemical Romance used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Headfirst for Halos adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts My Chemical Romance's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best EVH 5150 Iconic Series 40W 1X12 Combo settings for Headfirst for Halos?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Headfirst for Halos?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did My Chemical Romance use on Headfirst for Halos?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom Antique Silverburst. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.