Guitar tone · metal
Andy James guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Andy James songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP LTD AJ-1 Andy James Signature into Engl Powerball II.
Guitars Andy James used
- ESP LTD AJ-1 Andy James Signature3 songs
- Kiesel AJ2 (Andy James Signature, likely 2019-2020 spec)1 song
Amps Andy James used
- Engl Powerball II1 song
- Peavey 6505+ head1 song
- Peavey 6505+ (studio recording, high-gain channel engaged)1 song
- Blackstar Series One 104EL341 song
4 Andy James tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Welcome to the Crazy Maze · solo | 8.5 |
| After Midnight · solo | 8 |
| War March · riff | 8 |
| Welcome to the Crazy Maze · riff | 8.5 |
Get Andy James's tone on your gear
Pick any Andy James song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Andy James use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Engl Powerball II (1 song), Peavey 6505+ head (1 song), Peavey 6505+ (studio recording, high-gain channel engaged) (1 song), Blackstar Series One 104EL34 (1 song).
What guitar did Andy James use?
Most often: ESP LTD AJ-1 Andy James Signature (3 songs), Kiesel AJ2 (Andy James Signature, likely 2019-2020 spec) (1 song).
How do I get Andy James's tone on my amp?
Open any Andy James song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.