Guitar tone · metal, rock
Danzig guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Danzig songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul (likely Custom or Standard, as used by John Christ in this era) into Marshall Super Lead 100 (live, as per John Christ's typical rig for Danzig I/II era).
Guitars Danzig used
- Gibson Les Paul (likely Custom or Standard, as used by John Christ in this era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, black finish, as used by John Christ in Danzig live performances of this era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul (likely Custom or Standard, as used by John Christ on Danzig I/II)1 song
- Fender Precision Bass (late 1970s/early 1980s, likely black/maple, used by Eerie Von in this era)1 song
- Unknown1 song
Amps Danzig used
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (live, as per John Christ's typical rig for Danzig I/II era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, standard for Danzig live in early 1990s)1 song
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, vintage, used for Danzig I/II studio recordings)1 song
- Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, 8x10 cab, standard for Danzig live in early 90s)1 song
- Unknown1 song
5 Danzig tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Am I Demon (Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, CA, 10/31/92) · riff | 7.5 |
| Am I Demon (Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, CA, 10/31/92) · clean | 0 |
| Bodies · riff | 7 |
| Mother · clean | 0 |
| Mother (Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, CA, 10/31/92) · riff | 7.5 |
Danzig songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Danzig use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall Super Lead 100 (live, as per John Christ's typical rig for Danzig I/II era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, standard for Danzig live in early 1990s) (1 song), Marshall Super Lead 100 (Plexi, vintage, used for Danzig I/II studio recordings) (1 song), Ampeg SVT (classic tube head, 8x10 cab, standard for Danzig live in early 90s) (1 song).
What guitar did Danzig use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul (likely Custom or Standard, as used by John Christ in this era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, black finish, as used by John Christ in Danzig live performances of this era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul (likely Custom or Standard, as used by John Christ on Danzig I/II) (1 song), Fender Precision Bass (late 1970s/early 1980s, likely black/maple, used by Eerie Von in this era) (1 song).
How do I get Danzig's tone on my amp?
Open any Danzig song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.