Guitar tone · metal
Dismember guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Dismember songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Ibanez Pro Line PR1660 Randy Rhoads V into Peavey 5150 or Marshall JCM800 (exact model debated, but both are cited as used in Swedish death metal studio sessions; Dismember often used Marshall JCM800 in early 1990s).
Guitars Dismember used
- Ibanez Pro Line PR1660 Randy Rhoads V2 songs
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, as used by Dismember in studio)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 70s/early 80s, as used by Dismember on early 90s recordings)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, as used by David Blomqvist in studio)1 song
Amps Dismember used
- Peavey 5150 or Marshall JCM800 (exact model debated, but both are cited as used in Swedish death metal studio sessions; Dismember often used Marshall JCM800 in early 1990s)1 song
- Unknown solid-state or tube amp (not specified in sources; likely Marshall or Peavey, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- Peavey Studio Pro 40 combo (for 'buzzsaw' tone), possibly blended with Marshall 50-watt combo1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (used in studio for classic Swedish death metal chainsaw tone)1 song
- Unknown solid-state or tube amp (likely Marshall JCM800 or Peavey, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
5 Dismember tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| And So Is Life · riff | 9.5 |
| Dismembered · riff | 8.5 |
| Dismembered · solo | 8.5 |
| Override of the Overture · riff | 7 |
| Pieces · riff | 9.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Dismember use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Peavey 5150 or Marshall JCM800 (exact model debated, but both are cited as used in Swedish death metal studio sessions; Dismember often used Marshall JCM800 in early 1990s) (1 song), Unknown solid-state or tube amp (not specified in sources; likely Marshall or Peavey, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), Peavey Studio Pro 40 combo (for 'buzzsaw' tone), possibly blended with Marshall 50-watt combo (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (used in studio for classic Swedish death metal chainsaw tone) (1 song).
What guitar did Dismember use?
Most often: Ibanez Pro Line PR1660 Randy Rhoads V (2 songs), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, as used by Dismember in studio) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 70s/early 80s, as used by Dismember on early 90s recordings) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, as used by David Blomqvist in studio) (1 song).
How do I get Dismember's tone on my amp?
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