Guitar tone · metal

Cryptopsy guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 6 Cryptopsy songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, as used by Jon Levasseur in 1996 studio sessions) into Marshall JCM800 2210.

Guitars Cryptopsy used

Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, as used by Jon Levasseur in 1996 studio sessions)1 song
Warwick Streamer Stage I (early 1990s model, likely 4-string)1 song
Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, 1990s model, as used by Jon Levasseur on None So Vile)1 song
Unknown (likely Ibanez or Jackson superstrat, 1990s/2000s era, 6-string, used by Cryptopsy on 'The Unspoken King')1 song
Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, 1990s era, as used by Jon Levasseur on 'None So Vile')1 song
Fender Stratocaster (with EMG 81 bridge pickup, heavily modified for metal)1 song

Amps Cryptopsy used

Marshall JCM800 22104 songs
Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)1 song
Unknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, based on genre/era/scene)1 song

6 Cryptopsy tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Slit Your Guts · riff	Riff · distorted	Fender Stratocaster (with EMG 81 bridge pickup, heavily modified for metal)	Marshall JCM800 2210	9
Graves of the Fathers · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, 1990s era, as used by Jon Levasseur on 'None So Vile')	Marshall JCM800 2210	9
Ill Ender · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown (likely Ibanez or Jackson superstrat, 1990s/2000s era, 6-string, used by Cryptopsy on 'The Unspoken King')	Unknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, based on genre/era/scene)	9
Lichmistress · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, 1990s model, as used by Jon Levasseur on None So Vile)	Marshall JCM800 2210	9
Mutant Christ · clean	Clean · clean	Warwick Streamer Stage I (early 1990s model, likely 4-string)	Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab)	0
Phobophile · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, as used by Jon Levasseur in 1996 studio sessions)	Marshall JCM800 2210	9

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Cryptopsy use?

Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2210 (4 songs), Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, likely with 8x10 cab) (1 song), Unknown (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, based on genre/era/scene) (1 song).

What guitar did Cryptopsy use?

Most often: Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, as used by Jon Levasseur in 1996 studio sessions) (1 song), Warwick Streamer Stage I (early 1990s model, likely 4-string) (1 song), Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, 1990s model, as used by Jon Levasseur on None So Vile) (1 song), Unknown (likely Ibanez or Jackson superstrat, 1990s/2000s era, 6-string, used by Cryptopsy on 'The Unspoken King') (1 song).

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