Guitar tone · metal
Bolt Thrower guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 9 Bolt Thrower songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: B.C. Rich Warlock Widow into Marshall JCM 800.
Guitars Bolt Thrower used
- B.C. Rich Warlock Widow3 songs
- BC Rich Warlock (likely early 1990s model, as used by Gavin Ward/Karl Willetts era)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Gavin Ward and Barry Thomson in studio)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (likely early 1990s model, as used by Gavin Ward and Barry Thomson on 'Warmaster')1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (likely, as used by Barry Thomson on 'Cenotaph' era)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (early 1990s, likely with stock pickups)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (likely early 1990s model, as used by Gavin Ward and Barry Thomson in studio)1 song
Amps Bolt Thrower used
- Marshall JCM 8001 song
- Boss GX-700 rackmount preamp into Marshall JCM800 or similar power amp (studio recording, 1992)1 song
- Marshall 8100 Valvestate (studio recording, Those Once Loyal era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (sometimes paired with Marshall 9040 200w power amp)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1991)1 song
- Marshall Valvestate 8100 (likely, as referenced for early Bolt Thrower recordings, with some speculation about ADA MP-1 preamp into Valvestate power amp)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1992)1 song
9 Bolt Thrower tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Cenotaph · riff | 8.5 |
| World Eater · riff | 8.5 |
| Destructive Infinity · riff | 8.5 |
| Mercenary · riff | 8.5 |
| The IVth Crusade · riff | 8.5 |
| The Killchain · riff | 8.5 |
| Through the Ages · riff | 8.5 |
| What Dwells Within · riff | 8.5 |
| Where Next to Conquer · riff | 8.5 |
Bolt Thrower songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Bolt Thrower's tone on your gear
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Bolt Thrower use?
Across 9 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM 800 (1 song), Boss GX-700 rackmount preamp into Marshall JCM800 or similar power amp (studio recording, 1992) (1 song), Marshall 8100 Valvestate (studio recording, Those Once Loyal era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song).
What guitar did Bolt Thrower use?
Most often: B.C. Rich Warlock Widow (3 songs), BC Rich Warlock (likely early 1990s model, as used by Gavin Ward/Karl Willetts era) (1 song), BC Rich Warlock (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Gavin Ward and Barry Thomson in studio) (1 song), BC Rich Warlock (likely early 1990s model, as used by Gavin Ward and Barry Thomson on 'Warmaster') (1 song).
How do I get Bolt Thrower's tone on my amp?
Open any Bolt Thrower song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.