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Black Veil Brides guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 5 Black Veil Brides songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Schecter Jake Pitts C-1FR signature model into Marshall AVT150H Half Stack.

Guitars Black Veil Brides used

Schecter Jake Pitts C-1FR signature model3 songs
Gibson Les Paul 2017 Studio Faded1 song
B.C. Rich Jake Pitts Signature Mockingbird Pro X1 song
Schecter Tempest Standard1 song
Epiphone Les Paul Custom (likely 2000s model, as seen in early BVB photos and videos)1 song
B.C. Rich Mockingbird Pro X1 song

Amps Black Veil Brides used

Marshall AVT150H Half Stack2 songs
Peavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head2 songs
Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 2010)1 song
Marshall JVM410H head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion Vintage 30s)1 song
Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, as referenced by Jake Pitts in Guitar World interview)1 song
Marshall JVM410H head1 song

8 Black Veil Brides tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Knives and Pens · riff	Riff · distorted	Schecter Tempest Standard	Marshall AVT150H Half Stack	8
Fallen Angels · riff	Riff · distorted	B.C. Rich Jake Pitts Signature Mockingbird Pro X	Peavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head	8
Hallelujah · riff	Riff · distorted	Schecter Jake Pitts C-1FR signature model	Marshall JVM410H head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion Vintage 30s)	8
Knives and Pens · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson Les Paul 2017 Studio Faded	Marshall AVT150H Half Stack	8
Knives and Pens · riff	Riff · clean	Epiphone Les Paul Custom (likely 2000s model, as seen in early BVB photos and videos)	Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, as referenced by Jake Pitts in Guitar World interview)	0
Perfect Weapon · riff	Riff · distorted	Schecter Jake Pitts C-1FR signature model	Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 2010)	8.5
Perfect Weapon · solo	Solo · distorted	Schecter Jake Pitts C-1FR signature model	Marshall JVM410H head	8.5
Shadows Rise · riff	Riff · distorted	B.C. Rich Mockingbird Pro X	Peavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head	8

Black Veil Brides songs on popular amps

Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.

Knives and Pens on Boss Katana

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Black Veil Brides use?

Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall AVT150H Half Stack (2 songs), Peavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head (2 songs), Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 2010) (1 song), Marshall JVM410H head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion Vintage 30s) (1 song).

What guitar did Black Veil Brides use?

Most often: Schecter Jake Pitts C-1FR signature model (3 songs), Gibson Les Paul 2017 Studio Faded (1 song), B.C. Rich Jake Pitts Signature Mockingbird Pro X (1 song), Schecter Tempest Standard (1 song).

How do I get Black Veil Brides's tone on my amp?

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