Guitar tone · metal
Cynic guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Cynic songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Steinberger GM4T into Mesa/Boogie Mark IV.
Guitars Cynic used
- Steinberger GM4T1 song
- 1991 Ibanez Universe UV7 (7-string)1 song
- Steinberger GM Series (likely GM4T or similar, as used by Paul Masvidal on Focus)1 song
- Steinberger GL2T1 song
Amps Cynic used
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV2 songs
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Focus album era)1 song
- ADA MP-1 Preamp into Mesa/Boogie Simul-Class 2:Ninety Power Amp (studio recording, 1993)1 song
4 Cynic tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| How Could I · riff | 7.5 |
| How Could I · solo | 7.5 |
| Veil of Maya · riff | 8 |
| Veil of Maya · riff | 0 |
Cynic songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Cynic's tone on your gear
Pick any Cynic song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Cynic use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (2 songs), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Focus album era) (1 song), ADA MP-1 Preamp into Mesa/Boogie Simul-Class 2:Ninety Power Amp (studio recording, 1993) (1 song).
What guitar did Cynic use?
Most often: Steinberger GM4T (1 song), 1991 Ibanez Universe UV7 (7-string) (1 song), Steinberger GM Series (likely GM4T or similar, as used by Paul Masvidal on Focus) (1 song), Steinberger GL2T (1 song).
How do I get Cynic's tone on my amp?
Open any Cynic song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.