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Exodus guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 13 Exodus songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Jackson King V into Marshall JCM800 (modded by Todd Langner, late 80s, used in studio for 'Fabulous Disaster').

Guitars Exodus used

Jackson King V1 song
Jackson Randy Rhoads RR1 (likely, based on Exodus gear in 2000s re-recordings)1 song
1983 Yamaha SG 30001 song
Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or custom shop, as used by Gary Holt on 'Blood In, Blood Out')1 song
Gibson Flying V (early 1980s, likely 1981 model, used by Gary Holt on 'Bonded by Blood' recording)1 song
ESP Eclipse (Gary Holt signature, likely used for recording)1 song
ESP Eclipse (Gary Holt signature, likely with EMG pickups)1 song
ESP LTD GH-6001 song

Amps Exodus used

Marshall JCM800 (modded by Todd Langner, late 80s, used in studio for 'Fabulous Disaster')1 song
Marshall JCM800 2203 (typical Exodus studio amp for re-recordings, high-gain metal standard)1 song
Marshall Jubilee Reissue1 song
Kemper Profiler Rack (used for amp modeling on 'Blood In, Blood Out' sessions)1 song
Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head (studio recording, 1984)1 song
Peavey 5150 (studio recording, 2007 era)1 song
Marshall JVM410H (likely, based on Exodus' studio use in 2021 era)1 song
Unknown (not specified in sources; likely Marshall or Peavey high-gain amp typical for Exodus in early 2000s)1 song

13 Exodus tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Architect of Pain · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or custom shop, as used by Gary Holt on 'Blood In, Blood Out')	Kemper Profiler Rack (used for amp modeling on 'Blood In, Blood Out' sessions)	8.5
The Sun Is My Destroyer · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Eclipse (Gary Holt signature, likely with EMG pickups)	Marshall JVM410H (likely, based on Exodus' studio use in 2021 era)	8.5
Blacklist · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP LTD GH-600	Unknown (not specified in sources; likely Marshall or Peavey high-gain amp typical for Exodus in early 2000s)	8.5
Deathamphetamine · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson King V (likely 2000s USA model, as used by Gary Holt and Lee Altus in this era)	Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on Exodus' 2000s studio rig and genre conventions)	8.5
Bonded by Blood · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Flying V (early 1980s, likely 1981 model, used by Gary Holt on 'Bonded by Blood' recording)	Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head (studio recording, 1984)	8.5
Children of a Worthless God · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Eclipse (Gary Holt signature or similar, mahogany body, EMG pickups)	Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, used in studio for this era)	9
Funeral Hymn · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Eclipse (Gary Holt signature, likely used for recording)	Peavey 5150 (studio recording, 2007 era)	8.5
Only Death Decides · riff	Riff · distorted	1983 Yamaha SG 3000	Marshall Jubilee Reissue	8.5
Pleasures of the Flesh · riff	Riff · distorted	1984 Yamaha SG-3000	Marshall Silver Jubilee	8
Scar Spangled Banner · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Eclipse (Gary Holt Signature or similar, EMG 81 bridge pickup, likely tuned to D standard)	ENGL Savage 120 (studio recording amp for 'Tempo of the Damned' era, 2004)	8.5
Strike of the Beast (Re-Recorded) · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Randy Rhoads RR1 (likely, based on Exodus gear in 2000s re-recordings)	Marshall JCM800 2203 (typical Exodus studio amp for re-recordings, high-gain metal standard)	8.5
The Toxic Waltz · riff	Riff · distorted	1988 Ibanez 540S	Marshall JCM800 2203	7.5
Within the Walls of Chaos · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson King V	Marshall JCM800 (modded by Todd Langner, late 80s, used in studio for 'Fabulous Disaster')	8.5

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Exodus use?

Across 13 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (modded by Todd Langner, late 80s, used in studio for 'Fabulous Disaster') (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (typical Exodus studio amp for re-recordings, high-gain metal standard) (1 song), Marshall Jubilee Reissue (1 song), Kemper Profiler Rack (used for amp modeling on 'Blood In, Blood Out' sessions) (1 song).

What guitar did Exodus use?

Most often: Jackson King V (1 song), Jackson Randy Rhoads RR1 (likely, based on Exodus gear in 2000s re-recordings) (1 song), 1983 Yamaha SG 3000 (1 song), Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or custom shop, as used by Gary Holt on 'Blood In, Blood Out') (1 song).

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