Guitar tone · metal
Destruction guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Destruction songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Flying V into Marshall JCM800 (model inferred as most likely for Destruction live in this era, not explicitly confirmed for Wacken performance).
Guitars Destruction used
- Gibson Flying V1 song
- ESP Mirage Custom (likely, based on era and live photos)1 song
- Jackson Randy Rhoads RR1 (likely, based on era and band history)1 song
Amps Destruction used
- Marshall JCM800 (model inferred as most likely for Destruction live in this era, not explicitly confirmed for Wacken performance)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on band’s live rig in this era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
3 Destruction tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Black Mass · riff | 8.5 |
| Nailed to the Cross (Live in Wacken) · riff | 8.5 |
| Thrash Till Death (Live in Tokyo) · riff | 8.5 |
Get Destruction's tone on your gear
Pick any Destruction song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Destruction use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (model inferred as most likely for Destruction live in this era, not explicitly confirmed for Wacken performance) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on band’s live rig in this era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song).
What guitar did Destruction use?
Most often: Gibson Flying V (1 song), ESP Mirage Custom (likely, based on era and live photos) (1 song), Jackson Randy Rhoads RR1 (likely, based on era and band history) (1 song).
How do I get Destruction's tone on my amp?
Open any Destruction song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.