Guitar tone · metal
Deafheaven guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Deafheaven songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard into Peavey 6505 head into Emperor Birch 4x12 Cabinet.
Guitars Deafheaven used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard1 song
- Dunable Moonflower1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s/1980s, black finish, as seen in studio photos from Sunbather era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s or reissue, as used by Kerry McCoy in studio for LPWP era)1 song
Amps Deafheaven used
- Peavey 6505 head into Emperor Birch 4x12 Cabinet1 song
- Peavey 65051 song
- Peavey 6505+ head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, Sunbather era 2013)1 song
- EVH 5150 III (primary studio amp for heavy tones on LPWP, per artist interview)1 song
4 Deafheaven tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Doberman · riff | 7.5 |
| Dream House · riff | 9 |
| Magnolia · riff | 8.5 |
| Sunbather · riff | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Deafheaven use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Peavey 6505 head into Emperor Birch 4x12 Cabinet (1 song), Peavey 6505 (1 song), Peavey 6505+ head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, Sunbather era 2013) (1 song), EVH 5150 III (primary studio amp for heavy tones on LPWP, per artist interview) (1 song).
What guitar did Deafheaven use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (1 song), Dunable Moonflower (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s/1980s, black finish, as seen in studio photos from Sunbather era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s or reissue, as used by Kerry McCoy in studio for LPWP era) (1 song).
How do I get Deafheaven's tone on my amp?
Open any Deafheaven song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.