Guitar tone · metal, rock
CKY guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 CKY songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Deron Miller in this era) into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio era, confirmed for live use on 'Escape From Hellview').
Guitars CKY used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Deron Miller in this era)1 song
- Gibson SG Special Faded1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Deron Miller in studio)1 song
- Charvel San Dimas Style 21 song
Amps CKY used
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio era, confirmed for live use on 'Escape From Hellview')1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Mark V 90-Watt Tube Head1 song
- Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 1001 song
- Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead1 song
4 CKY tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| 96 Quite Bitter Beings · riff | 8 |
| 96 Quite Bitter Beings · riff | 0 |
| Escape From Hellview · riff | 7.5 |
| To All of You · riff | 7.5 |
CKY songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get CKY's tone on your gear
Pick any CKY song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did CKY use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio era, confirmed for live use on 'Escape From Hellview') (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Mark V 90-Watt Tube Head (1 song), Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100 (1 song), Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead (1 song).
What guitar did CKY use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Deron Miller in this era) (1 song), Gibson SG Special Faded (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Deron Miller in studio) (1 song), Charvel San Dimas Style 2 (1 song).
How do I get CKY's tone on my amp?
Open any CKY song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.