Guitar tone · metal
Arch Enemy guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 5 Arch Enemy songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP SV Standard (Michael Amott signature, likely used for recording) into Peavey 5150 (likely, based on era and genre; no explicit source for Nemesis solo section).
Guitars Arch Enemy used
- ESP SV Standard (Michael Amott signature, likely used for recording)1 song
- Dean Tyrant Bloodstorm (Michael Amott signature)1 song
- Dean Michael Amott Tyrant (likely custom shop, as seen in mid-2000s live and promo photos)1 song
- ESP Eclipse (likely custom shop, as used by Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis in studio)1 song
- Schecter Jeff Loomis Signature JL61 song
- Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR1 song
- ESP Eclipse (likely E-II or custom shop, as used by Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis in recent Arch Enemy recordings)1 song
- ESP Ninja Michael Amott Signature (likely custom shop, 2005 era)1 song
Amps Arch Enemy used
- Peavey 5150 (likely, based on era and genre; no explicit source for Nemesis solo section)1 song
- Peavey 5150 II1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers1 song
- ENGL Powerball II (typical for Arch Enemy studio recordings in 2010s+ era)1 song
- Line 6 Helix (Peavey 5150 model)1 song
- Engl Special Edition E670 EL34 100W Guitar Amp Head1 song
- Peavey 5150/6505 (high-gain tube amp, standard for Arch Enemy studio rhythm tones in 2010s+)1 song
- Peavey 5150 II head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers1 song
8 Arch Enemy tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| The Eagle Flies Alone (Edit) · solo | 8.5 |
| To The Last Breath · riff | 8.5 |
| I Am Legend/Out for Blood · riff | 9 |
| Nemesis · solo | 9 |
| Nemesis · riff | 9 |
| Nemesis · riff | 0 |
| Snow Bound · solo | 7.5 |
| To The Last Breath · solo | 8.5 |
Arch Enemy songs on popular amps
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Arch Enemy use?
Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Peavey 5150 (likely, based on era and genre; no explicit source for Nemesis solo section) (1 song), Peavey 5150 II (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers (1 song), ENGL Powerball II (typical for Arch Enemy studio recordings in 2010s+ era) (1 song).
What guitar did Arch Enemy use?
Most often: ESP SV Standard (Michael Amott signature, likely used for recording) (1 song), Dean Tyrant Bloodstorm (Michael Amott signature) (1 song), Dean Michael Amott Tyrant (likely custom shop, as seen in mid-2000s live and promo photos) (1 song), ESP Eclipse (likely custom shop, as used by Michael Amott and Jeff Loomis in studio) (1 song).
How do I get Arch Enemy's tone on my amp?
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