Guitar tone · metal
Darkest Hour guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Darkest Hour songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP LTD EC-1000 into Peavey 5150 (original block letter head, studio recording).
Guitars Darkest Hour used
- ESP LTD EC-10002 songs
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Kris Norris on Undoing Ruin)1 song
- Washburn N41 song
Amps Darkest Hour used
- Peavey 5150 (original block letter head, studio recording)1 song
- Peavey 6505+ Head with Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Cabinet1 song
- Peavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet1 song
- EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head1 song
4 Darkest Hour tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Perpetual Terminal · riff | 8 |
| Convalescence · riff | 8 |
| DEMON(S) · riff | 8 |
| Doomsayer (The Beginning Of The End) · riff | 8 |
Get Darkest Hour's tone on your gear
Pick any Darkest Hour song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Darkest Hour use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Peavey 5150 (original block letter head, studio recording) (1 song), Peavey 6505+ Head with Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Cabinet (1 song), Peavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet (1 song), EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head (1 song).
What guitar did Darkest Hour use?
Most often: ESP LTD EC-1000 (2 songs), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 2000s model, as used by Kris Norris on Undoing Ruin) (1 song), Washburn N4 (1 song).
How do I get Darkest Hour's tone on my amp?
Open any Darkest Hour song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.