Guitar tone · metal
Carcass guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Carcass songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom into Marshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar high-gain 1990s Marshall, possibly blended with another high-gain amp in studio).
Guitars Carcass used
- 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (1977, black, likely stock or swapped humbuckers)1 song
- ESP Eclipse (likely custom, as used by Bill Steer on 'Heartwork')1 song
Amps Carcass used
- Marshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar high-gain 1990s Marshall, possibly blended with another high-gain amp in studio)1 song
- Peavey 5150 (block letter) blended with Marshall JCM8001 song
- Peavey 5150 (original block letter, as used on 'Heartwork' studio sessions)1 song
3 Carcass tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Black Star · riff | 8 |
| Embodiment · riff | 9 |
| Heartwork · riff | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Carcass use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar high-gain 1990s Marshall, possibly blended with another high-gain amp in studio) (1 song), Peavey 5150 (block letter) blended with Marshall JCM800 (1 song), Peavey 5150 (original block letter, as used on 'Heartwork' studio sessions) (1 song).
What guitar did Carcass use?
Most often: 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (1977, black, likely stock or swapped humbuckers) (1 song), ESP Eclipse (likely custom, as used by Bill Steer on 'Heartwork') (1 song).
How do I get Carcass's tone on my amp?
Open any Carcass song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.