Guitar tone · metal, rock
Chiodos guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Chiodos songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Studio (likely, based on era and band photos) into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (highly likely for 2000s post-hardcore/metalcore, matches tone and era).
Guitars Chiodos used
- Gibson Les Paul Studio (likely, based on era and band photos)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Chiodos guitarists in this era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s, as used by Chiodos guitarists during 'All's Well That Ends Well' era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on Chiodos' guitarist Jason Hale's known gear for the 'Devil' era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Jason Hale on 'All's Well That Ends Well')1 song
Amps Chiodos used
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (highly likely for 2000s post-hardcore/metalcore, matches tone and era)1 song
- Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (typical for post-hardcore/emo bands in mid-2000s, no direct source for this exact song, but consistent with era and genre)1 song
- Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (most commonly associated with Chiodos studio tones for this album/era)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (inferred from genre, era, and Chiodos' typical studio amp use for heavy riffing in 2010s post-hardcore/metalcore)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (most commonly associated with Chiodos' heavy studio tones in mid-2000s)1 song
5 Chiodos tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| There's No Penguins In Alaska · riff | 8.5 |
| Why the Munsters Matter · riff | 8 |
| No Hardcore Dancing In the Living Room · riff | 0 |
| No Hardcore Dancing In the Living Room · riff | 8 |
| The Words "Best Friend" Become Redefined · riff | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Chiodos use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (highly likely for 2000s post-hardcore/metalcore, matches tone and era) (1 song), Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (typical for post-hardcore/emo bands in mid-2000s, no direct source for this exact song, but consistent with era and genre) (1 song), Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (most commonly associated with Chiodos studio tones for this album/era) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (inferred from genre, era, and Chiodos' typical studio amp use for heavy riffing in 2010s post-hardcore/metalcore) (1 song).
What guitar did Chiodos use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Studio (likely, based on era and band photos) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Chiodos guitarists in this era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s, as used by Chiodos guitarists during 'All's Well That Ends Well' era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on Chiodos' guitarist Jason Hale's known gear for the 'Devil' era) (1 song).
How do I get Chiodos's tone on my amp?
Open any Chiodos song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.