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Burzum guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 5 Burzum songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Peavey Mystic (likely, as used by Varg Vikernes on Burzum debut album) into Peavey 6505 Guitar Amp Head.

Guitars Burzum used

Peavey Mystic (likely, as used by Varg Vikernes on Burzum debut album)1 song
Unknown model (likely inexpensive Strat-style or similar, as per Burzum's early 1990s recording context)1 song
Unknown 1980s Japanese Strat-style guitar (likely Aria Pro II or similar, single humbucker bridge modded)1 song
ESP LTD MH-501 song
Unknown 4-string passive bass (likely cheap Japanese or Eastern European model, possibly Precision-style)1 song
Westone Pantera X300 19861 song

Amps Burzum used

Peavey 6505 Guitar Amp Head2 songs
Peavey Bandit 112 (likely, based on era and Varg's known gear for debut)1 song
Unknown solid-state practice amp (likely Peavey or similar, as inferred from black metal recording practices of the era)1 song
Peavey Bandit 112 (early 1990s model, solid state, likely used for studio recording)1 song
Unknown solid-state combo or small head (likely budget, possibly Peavey or similar, not Ampeg SVT)1 song

6 Burzum tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Dunkelheit · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP LTD MH-50	Peavey 6505 Guitar Amp Head	8.5
Dunkelheit · distorted	Distorted · distorted	Unknown 4-string passive bass (likely cheap Japanese or Eastern European model, possibly Precision-style)	Unknown solid-state combo or small head (likely budget, possibly Peavey or similar, not Ampeg SVT)	7
Jesus' Tod · riff	Riff · distorted	Westone Pantera X300 1986	Peavey 6505 Guitar Amp Head	8.5
Key to the Gate · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown 1980s Japanese Strat-style guitar (likely Aria Pro II or similar, single humbucker bridge modded)	Peavey Bandit 112 (early 1990s model, solid state, likely used for studio recording)	9
Lost Wisdom · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown model (likely inexpensive Strat-style or similar, as per Burzum's early 1990s recording context)	Unknown solid-state practice amp (likely Peavey or similar, as inferred from black metal recording practices of the era)	8.5
War · riff	Riff · distorted	Peavey Mystic (likely, as used by Varg Vikernes on Burzum debut album)	Peavey Bandit 112 (likely, based on era and Varg's known gear for debut)	8.5

Burzum songs on popular amps

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Dunkelheit on Fender Frontman 10G

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Burzum use?

Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Peavey 6505 Guitar Amp Head (2 songs), Peavey Bandit 112 (likely, based on era and Varg's known gear for debut) (1 song), Unknown solid-state practice amp (likely Peavey or similar, as inferred from black metal recording practices of the era) (1 song), Peavey Bandit 112 (early 1990s model, solid state, likely used for studio recording) (1 song).

What guitar did Burzum use?

Most often: Peavey Mystic (likely, as used by Varg Vikernes on Burzum debut album) (1 song), Unknown model (likely inexpensive Strat-style or similar, as per Burzum's early 1990s recording context) (1 song), Unknown 1980s Japanese Strat-style guitar (likely Aria Pro II or similar, single humbucker bridge modded) (1 song), ESP LTD MH-50 (1 song).

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