Guitar tone · metal
Havok guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Havok songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Jackson Dinky (likely USA or Pro Series, as used by David Sanchez on Unnatural Selection era) into Peavey 5150/6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet (studio recording typical for Havok in this era).
Guitars Havok used
- Jackson Dinky (likely USA or Pro Series, as used by David Sanchez on Unnatural Selection era)1 song
- ESP LTD M Series (likely M-1000 or similar, as used by David Sanchez on 'Unnatural Selection' and 'Time Is Up' era)1 song
- Jackson Soloist (likely SL2H or similar, as used by David Sanchez in this era)1 song
Amps Havok used
- Peavey 5150/6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet (studio recording typical for Havok in this era)1 song
- Peavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 2013 era)1 song
- Marshall Silver Jubilee (likely 2555X reissue or original, as referenced in forums discussing this song)1 song
3 Havok tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| From the Cradle To the Grave · riff | 8 |
| Give Me Liberty…Or Give Me Death · riff | 8.5 |
| Hang 'Em High · riff | 8 |
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Pick any Havok song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Havok use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Peavey 5150/6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet (studio recording typical for Havok in this era) (1 song), Peavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 2013 era) (1 song), Marshall Silver Jubilee (likely 2555X reissue or original, as referenced in forums discussing this song) (1 song).
What guitar did Havok use?
Most often: Jackson Dinky (likely USA or Pro Series, as used by David Sanchez on Unnatural Selection era) (1 song), ESP LTD M Series (likely M-1000 or similar, as used by David Sanchez on 'Unnatural Selection' and 'Time Is Up' era) (1 song), Jackson Soloist (likely SL2H or similar, as used by David Sanchez in this era) (1 song).
How do I get Havok's tone on my amp?
Open any Havok song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.