Guitar tone · metal
Candlemass guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 6 Candlemass songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Junior (white 'Candlemass skull') into Unknown (not specified in sources; likely high-gain tube amp typical for 1990s/2000s doom metal, possibly Marshall or Laney).
Guitars Candlemass used
- Gibson Les Paul Junior (white 'Candlemass skull')1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Mats Björkman and Lars Johansson on 'Nightfall')1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 80s, likely Norlin-era, as used by Mats Björkman and Leif Edling on 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus')1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Mats 'Mappe' Björkman on 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus')1 song
- Gibson Explorer Bass1 song
- Gibson SG Standard1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Mats Björkman and Lars Johansson in this era)1 song
Amps Candlemass used
- Unknown (not specified in sources; likely high-gain tube amp typical for 1990s/2000s doom metal, possibly Marshall or Laney)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (most probable based on era, genre, and band history; no direct source for this song, but consistent with Candlemass's 1987 studio rig)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with matching 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (most probable, as this was the standard for 1980s European metal and Candlemass live/studio photos from the era show Marshalls)1 song
- Marshall tube bass amp (likely Marshall JMP Super Bass or similar, 1987 studio context)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (with Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (most probable, as this was the classic doom/metal amp of the era and used by Candlemass live and in studio in the 1980s)1 song
7 Candlemass tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| At the Gallows End · riff | 8 |
| Bewitched · clean | 0 |
| Bewitched · riff | 7.5 |
| Dark Reflections · riff | 8 |
| Demons Gate · riff | 7.5 |
| Samarithan · riff | 7.5 |
| Solitude · riff | 8 |
Candlemass songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Candlemass use?
Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (not specified in sources; likely high-gain tube amp typical for 1990s/2000s doom metal, possibly Marshall or Laney) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (most probable based on era, genre, and band history; no direct source for this song, but consistent with Candlemass's 1987 studio rig) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 head with matching 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1986) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (most probable, as this was the standard for 1980s European metal and Candlemass live/studio photos from the era show Marshalls) (1 song).
What guitar did Candlemass use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Junior (white 'Candlemass skull') (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Mats Björkman and Lars Johansson on 'Nightfall') (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 80s, likely Norlin-era, as used by Mats Björkman and Leif Edling on 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus') (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Mats 'Mappe' Björkman on 'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus') (1 song).
How do I get Candlemass's tone on my amp?
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