Guitar tone · metal
Angra guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Angra songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Ibanez RG Series (likely RG550 or custom RG, as used by Kiko Loureiro in early 2000s Angra recordings) into Marshall JCM800 (most probable based on era, genre, and forum suggestions; no direct studio confirmation for this song).
Guitars Angra used
- Ibanez RG Series (likely RG550 or custom RG, as used by Kiko Loureiro in early 2000s Angra recordings)1 song
- Ibanez RG Series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt in early Angra recordings)1 song
- Tagima K1 Kiko Loureiro Signature (early 2000s version)1 song
- Unknown (likely Ibanez RG or similar superstrat, as used by Angra in early 2000s)1 song
Amps Angra used
- Marshall JCM800 (most probable based on era, genre, and forum suggestions; no direct studio confirmation for this song)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1993 Angels Cry era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (studio, 2000/2001 recording era, likely boosted for solos)1 song
- Unknown (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Marshall JCM900, as used by Angra in studio circa 2001-2002)1 song
4 Angra tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Carry On · riff | 7.5 |
| Bleeding Heart · riff | 6 |
| Nova Era · riff | 7.5 |
| Nova Era · solo | 7.5 |
Get Angra's tone on your gear
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Angra use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (most probable based on era, genre, and forum suggestions; no direct studio confirmation for this song) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1993 Angels Cry era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (studio, 2000/2001 recording era, likely boosted for solos) (1 song), Unknown (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Marshall JCM900, as used by Angra in studio circa 2001-2002) (1 song).
What guitar did Angra use?
Most often: Ibanez RG Series (likely RG550 or custom RG, as used by Kiko Loureiro in early 2000s Angra recordings) (1 song), Ibanez RG Series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt in early Angra recordings) (1 song), Tagima K1 Kiko Loureiro Signature (early 2000s version) (1 song), Unknown (likely Ibanez RG or similar superstrat, as used by Angra in early 2000s) (1 song).
How do I get Angra's tone on my amp?
Open any Angra song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.