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GWAR guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 4 GWAR songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, used by GWAR guitarists on 'America Must Be Destroyed') into Marshall JCM800 2203 (most commonly used by GWAR for heavy rhythm in early 1990s studio recordings).

Guitars GWAR used

Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, used by GWAR guitarists on 'America Must Be Destroyed')1 song
ESP Eclipse (custom, Balsac the Jaws of Death signature)1 song
Washburn 333 Dimebag Darrell Signature1 song
Unknown GWAR guitarist model (likely Gibson Les Paul or similar, era-correct for 1992 studio recording)1 song
Schecter PT Custom (Purple, T-style, Fishman Fluence pickups, Amptone XY MIDIpad)1 song

Amps GWAR used

Marshall JCM800 2203 (most commonly used by GWAR for heavy rhythm in early 1990s studio recordings)1 song
Mesa/Boogie TriAxis preamp into Mesa/Boogie Stereo Simul-Class 295 power amp1 song
Unknown high-gain amp (model not specified in sources, likely solid-state or tube high-gain head typical for 2000s metal)1 song
Unknown high-gain amp (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar, based on genre/era/artist's typical rig)1 song
Fractal Axe-Fx III (Mesa/Boogie-style amp model for studio/live, as per era and rig rundown)1 song

5 GWAR tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Crack In the Egg · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown GWAR guitarist model (likely Gibson Les Paul or similar, era-correct for 1992 studio recording)	Unknown high-gain amp (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar, based on genre/era/artist's typical rig)	8
Have You Seen Me? · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, used by GWAR guitarists on 'America Must Be Destroyed')	Marshall JCM800 2203 (most commonly used by GWAR for heavy rhythm in early 1990s studio recordings)	8
Immortal Corrupter · riff	Riff · distorted	Washburn 333 Dimebag Darrell Signature	Unknown high-gain amp (model not specified in sources, likely solid-state or tube high-gain head typical for 2000s metal)	8.5
Immortal Corrupter · solo	Solo · distorted	Schecter PT Custom (Purple, T-style, Fishman Fluence pickups, Amptone XY MIDIpad)	Fractal Axe-Fx III (Mesa/Boogie-style amp model for studio/live, as per era and rig rundown)	8.5
The Road Behind · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Eclipse (custom, Balsac the Jaws of Death signature)	Mesa/Boogie TriAxis preamp into Mesa/Boogie Stereo Simul-Class 295 power amp	7.5

GWAR songs on popular amps

Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.

Immortal Corrupter on Fender Mustang GTX 100

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did GWAR use?

Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (most commonly used by GWAR for heavy rhythm in early 1990s studio recordings) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie TriAxis preamp into Mesa/Boogie Stereo Simul-Class 295 power amp (1 song), Unknown high-gain amp (model not specified in sources, likely solid-state or tube high-gain head typical for 2000s metal) (1 song), Unknown high-gain amp (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar, based on genre/era/artist's typical rig) (1 song).

What guitar did GWAR use?

Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, used by GWAR guitarists on 'America Must Be Destroyed') (1 song), ESP Eclipse (custom, Balsac the Jaws of Death signature) (1 song), Washburn 333 Dimebag Darrell Signature (1 song), Unknown GWAR guitarist model (likely Gibson Les Paul or similar, era-correct for 1992 studio recording) (1 song).

How do I get GWAR's tone on my amp?

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