Guitar tone · metal, punk
Dystopia guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Dystopia songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Unknown (likely Gibson SG or similar, based on genre/era, but not confirmed for this recording) into Unknown (likely Marshall or Peavey high-gain amp, not confirmed for this recording).
Guitars Dystopia used
- Unknown (likely Gibson SG or similar, based on genre/era, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- Unknown solidbody electric (likely Gibson or similar, humbuckers, down-tuned)1 song
- Unknown, likely Gibson SG or similar (no direct source for exact model on this recording)1 song
Amps Dystopia used
- Unknown (likely Marshall or Peavey high-gain amp, not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- High-gain amplifier (exact model unknown, likely Marshall JCM800 or Peavey, typical for sludge/grindcore of 1990s)1 song
- Unknown, likely Marshall or Peavey high-gain amp (no direct source for exact model on this recording)1 song
3 Dystopia tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Backstabber · riff | 9.5 |
| Illusion of Love · riff | 8 |
| My Meds Aren't Working · riff | 8.5 |
Get Dystopia's tone on your gear
Pick any Dystopia song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Dystopia use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (likely Marshall or Peavey high-gain amp, not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), High-gain amplifier (exact model unknown, likely Marshall JCM800 or Peavey, typical for sludge/grindcore of 1990s) (1 song), Unknown, likely Marshall or Peavey high-gain amp (no direct source for exact model on this recording) (1 song).
What guitar did Dystopia use?
Most often: Unknown (likely Gibson SG or similar, based on genre/era, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), Unknown solidbody electric (likely Gibson or similar, humbuckers, down-tuned) (1 song), Unknown, likely Gibson SG or similar (no direct source for exact model on this recording) (1 song).
How do I get Dystopia's tone on my amp?
Open any Dystopia song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.