Guitar tone · metal
Anthrax guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 10 Anthrax songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Jackson Randy Rhoads (custom, white, likely early Jackson RR1 or prototype, as used by Scott Ian on 'Among the Living') into Marshall JCM800 2203.
Guitars Anthrax used
- Jackson Randy Rhoads (custom, white, likely early Jackson RR1 or prototype, as used by Scott Ian on 'Among the Living')1 song
- Jackson Randy Rhoads Custom (white, original 1980s model)1 song
- Jackson Soloist (custom, Scott Ian's main guitar for 'Among the Living' era)1 song
- Jackson Randy Rhoads (custom, early 80s, likely with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup)1 song
- Jackson Pro Series Rhoads RRT-31 song
- Jackson Randy Rhoads (custom, white, early 80s, Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup)1 song
- Jackson Soloist (custom-painted, Scott Ian signature, likely with EMG 81 bridge pickup)1 song
- Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, as used by Scott Ian in the 1990s studio sessions)1 song
Amps Anthrax used
- Marshall JCM800 22033 songs
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head2 songs
- Marshall JCM 800 (1982 model, studio recording)1 song
- Randall RG100 or Peavey 5150 (studio recording, 2016 era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (Scott Ian's primary studio amp for heavy rhythm in the 1990s)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio, 1989-1990 era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 1988)1 song
10 Anthrax tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Caught In a Mosh · riff | 7.5 |
| Among the Living · riff | 7.5 |
| Antisocial · riff | 7.5 |
| Caught in a Mosh (40th Anniversary Version) · riff | 8 |
| Got the Time · riff | 8 |
| H8 Red · riff | 8 |
| I Am the Law (Live In Dallas) · riff | 8 |
| Indians · riff | 7.5 |
| Madhouse · riff | 7.5 |
| Monster at the End · riff | 7 |
Get Anthrax's tone on your gear
Pick any Anthrax song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Anthrax use?
Across 10 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (3 songs), Marshall JCM800 2203 head (2 songs), Marshall JCM 800 (1982 model, studio recording) (1 song), Randall RG100 or Peavey 5150 (studio recording, 2016 era) (1 song).
What guitar did Anthrax use?
Most often: Jackson Randy Rhoads (custom, white, likely early Jackson RR1 or prototype, as used by Scott Ian on 'Among the Living') (1 song), Jackson Randy Rhoads Custom (white, original 1980s model) (1 song), Jackson Soloist (custom, Scott Ian's main guitar for 'Among the Living' era) (1 song), Jackson Randy Rhoads (custom, early 80s, likely with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup) (1 song).
How do I get Anthrax's tone on my amp?
Open any Anthrax song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.