Guitar tone · metal
Avatar guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Avatar songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Unknown exact model (likely ESP or Gibson-style, based on Avatar's typical gear for this era, but not confirmed for this recording) into Unknown exact model (likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar high-gain amp, based on genre/era/Avatar's typical choices, but not confirmed for this recording).
Guitars Avatar used
- Unknown exact model (likely ESP or Gibson-style, based on Avatar's typical gear for this era, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- Unknown 6-string electric (likely ESP or Gibson-style, based on Avatar's typical gear for this era, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B1 song
Amps Avatar used
- Unknown exact model (likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar high-gain amp, based on genre/era/Avatar's typical choices, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- Marshall stack (exact model unknown, likely JCM800/900/2000 or similar high-gain head, based on Avatar's genre and era)1 song
- Peavey 51501 song
3 Avatar tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Bloody Angel · riff | 8 |
| Captain Goat · riff | 8.5 |
| The Eagle has Landed · riff | 8.5 |
Get Avatar's tone on your gear
Pick any Avatar song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Avatar use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown exact model (likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar high-gain amp, based on genre/era/Avatar's typical choices, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), Marshall stack (exact model unknown, likely JCM800/900/2000 or similar high-gain head, based on Avatar's genre and era) (1 song), Peavey 5150 (1 song).
What guitar did Avatar use?
Most often: Unknown exact model (likely ESP or Gibson-style, based on Avatar's typical gear for this era, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), Unknown 6-string electric (likely ESP or Gibson-style, based on Avatar's typical gear for this era, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B (1 song).
How do I get Avatar's tone on my amp?
Open any Avatar song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.