Guitar tone · metal, other
Anthem guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Anthem songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Unknown (likely Japanese superstrat, e.g., Tokai, Yamaha, or Aria Pro II, as used by Anthem in the 1980s) into Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar 1980s high-gain amp, as was standard for Japanese metal bands of the era).
Guitars Anthem used
- Unknown (likely Japanese superstrat, e.g., Tokai, Yamaha, or Aria Pro II, as used by Anthem in the 1980s)1 song
- Charvel San Dimas (likely Japanese model, 1987 era)1 song
Amps Anthem used
- Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar 1980s high-gain amp, as was standard for Japanese metal bands of the era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (likely Celestion speakers)1 song
4 Anthem tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| VENOM STRIKE · riff | 7.5 |
| GYPSY WAYS (WIN, LOSE OR DRAW) · riff | 7.5 |
| RENEGADE · solo | 3.5 |
| RENEGADE · riff | 3.5 |
Get Anthem's tone on your gear
Pick any Anthem song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Anthem use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar 1980s high-gain amp, as was standard for Japanese metal bands of the era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (likely Celestion speakers) (1 song).
What guitar did Anthem use?
Most often: Unknown (likely Japanese superstrat, e.g., Tokai, Yamaha, or Aria Pro II, as used by Anthem in the 1980s) (1 song), Charvel San Dimas (likely Japanese model, 1987 era) (1 song).
How do I get Anthem's tone on my amp?
Open any Anthem song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.