Guitar tone · metal
Atreyu guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 11 Atreyu songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP LTD EC-1000 into Peavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet.
Guitars Atreyu used
- ESP LTD EC-10003 songs
- ESP RA-600 (Russell Arnold signature, likely used by Dan Jacobs or Travis Miguel for rhythm)1 song
- ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on Atreyu's gear during 'The Curse' era, but not confirmed for this exact track)1 song
- ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on era and artist's gear for The Curse album)1 song
- ESP Horizon (likely early 2000s model, as used by Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel on 'Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses')1 song
- ESP LTD Dan Jacobs Signature Electric Guitar (DJ-600 or EX model, likely with EMG 81 bridge pickup)1 song
- ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on era and genre, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on artist's studio use in 2007 era)1 song
Amps Atreyu used
- Peavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet1 song
- Marshall JCM9001 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on Atreyu's known studio gear for 'The Curse', but not confirmed for this exact track)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on Atreyu's known studio rig for The Curse era)1 song
- Marshall JCM900 (studio recording, as referenced by Dan Jacobs for this era)1 song
- Marshall Vintage Modern 2466 (main dirty sound, studio recording era), possible backup: Marshall JCM8001 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- Peavey 5150/6505 (likely, based on genre and era; no direct source for exact amp on this recording)1 song
12 Atreyu tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Ex's and Oh's · riff | 8 |
| A Vampires Lament · riff | 8.5 |
| Becoming the Bull · riff | 8 |
| Bleeding Mascara · riff | 8.5 |
| Deanne the Arsonist · riff | 8.5 |
| Demonology and Heartache · riff | 8.5 |
| Lip Gloss and Black · riff | 8.5 |
| Lip Gloss and Black · solo | 8 |
| Right Side of the Bed · riff | 8 |
| Right Side of the Bed (Instrumental) · riff | 8 |
| Wait My Love, I'll Be Home Soon · riff | 8.5 |
| You Were the King, Now You're Unconscious · riff | 8.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Atreyu use?
Across 11 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Peavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet (1 song), Marshall JCM900 (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on Atreyu's known studio gear for 'The Curse', but not confirmed for this exact track) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on Atreyu's known studio rig for The Curse era) (1 song).
What guitar did Atreyu use?
Most often: ESP LTD EC-1000 (3 songs), ESP RA-600 (Russell Arnold signature, likely used by Dan Jacobs or Travis Miguel for rhythm) (1 song), ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on Atreyu's gear during 'The Curse' era, but not confirmed for this exact track) (1 song), ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on era and artist's gear for The Curse album) (1 song).
How do I get Atreyu's tone on my amp?
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