Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings
Raining Blood settings for Fender '65 Twin Reverb
Slayer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Slayer "Raining Blood" riff tone on a Fender '65 Twin Reverb, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Bright switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-07-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender '65 Twin Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Bright switch
- 1
- Vibrato speed
- 0
- Vibrato intensity
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper tone.
The original rig
What Slayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Twin Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Raining Blood adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Slayer's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings for Raining Blood?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Bright switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Raining Blood?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Slayer use on Raining Blood?
Guitar: B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Raining Blood on other amps
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- Raining Blood on Boss Katana · 236
- Raining Blood on Fender Frontman 10G · 80
- Raining Blood on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 74
- Raining Blood on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 64
- Raining Blood on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 52
- Raining Blood on Line 6 Spider · 49
- Raining Blood on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 43
Popular songs on the Fender '65 Twin Reverb
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- Hotel California · Eagles
- 午夜猶明 · Who Cares Band & Üne SONG
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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.