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In Flames guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 17 In Flames songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Custom into Marshall JCM800 (main), blended with Marshall Valvestate (studio recording).

Guitars In Flames used

Gibson Les Paul Custom1 song
Gibson Les Paul Custom (Björn Gelotte signature, likely EMG pickups)1 song
ESP Eclipse (early 1990s, likely Japanese-made, or Gibson Les Paul Custom as alternative)1 song
Epiphone Björn Gelotte Les Paul Custom1 song
Ibanez RG3201 song
ESP LTD SC-607B (Stephen Carpenter signature, baritone, 7-string)1 song
Ibanez RG-series (likely RG1570 or similar, as used by Björn Gelotte and Niclas Engelin in this era)1 song
ESP LTD EX-4001 song

Amps In Flames used

Marshall JCM800 (main), blended with Marshall Valvestate (studio recording)1 song
Orange Dual Dark 100 (Kemper profile in studio, original amp DNA per rig rundown)1 song
Peavey 5150 (studio recording era, 1993-1994)1 song
Marshall JCM800 22031 song
Peavey 5150 (or similar high-gain Peavey, as referenced by Kuassa VVV simulating Peavey sound)1 song
Peavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head1 song
Peavey 6505+ (studio standard for In Flames in 2010s)1 song
Peavey 5150/65051 song

20 In Flames tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Alias · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson USA Signature Chris Broderick Soloist 7	ENGL Amplifiers E412VGB 240W Cab (likely with ENGL Powerball or Savage head, but only cab confirmed for this era/rig)	8.5
Alias · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 2000s model, as used by Björn Gelotte in studio)	Peavey 5150 II (studio recording amp for In Flames in this era)	8.5
Behind Space · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Eclipse (early 1990s, likely Japanese-made, or Gibson Les Paul Custom as alternative)	Peavey 5150 (studio recording era, 1993-1994)	7.5
Cloud Connected · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Eclipse (EMG 81/85-equipped), or Gibson Les Paul Custom with EMG 81/85	Peavey 5150 (studio recording), alternative: Marshall JCM800 (live/backup)	8.5
Deliver Us · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Custom (Björn Gelotte signature, likely EMG pickups)	Orange Dual Dark 100 (Kemper profile in studio, original amp DNA per rig rundown)	8.5
Enter Tragedy · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Custom	Marshall JCM800 (main), blended with Marshall Valvestate (studio recording)	8
Enter Tragedy · solo	Solo · distorted	ESP LTD EX-400	Peavey 5150/6505	8
Everything's Gone · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG-series (likely RG1570 or similar, as used by Björn Gelotte and Niclas Engelin in this era)	Peavey 6505+ (studio standard for In Flames in 2010s)	8.5
F(R)iend · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP JH-1	Unknown (not specified in sources, but likely high-gain amp such as Peavey 5150 or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier based on era and genre)	8.5
Foregone, Pt. 1 · riff	Riff · distorted	Epiphone Björn Gelotte Les Paul Custom (likely, based on artist interview for Foregone era)	ENGL Powerball II (likely, based on In Flames' modern studio use and Foregone era interviews)	8.5
I Am Above · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP LTD SC-607B (Stephen Carpenter signature, baritone, 7-string)	Peavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head	8
In The Dark · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely, based on era and band member usage)	Peavey 6505+ head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet	8
Meet Your Maker · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 2010s, as used by Björn Gelotte in studio)	ENGL Powerball II	8.5
My Sweet Shadow · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson DK2 Dinky	Peavey 5150 (most likely, based on era and genre conventions for In Flames in 2004)	8.5
Only for the Weak · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG320	Peavey 5150 (or similar high-gain Peavey, as referenced by Kuassa VVV simulating Peavey sound)	8.5
Pinball Map (Re-Recorded) · solo	Solo · distorted	ESP LTD MH-400 (or similar ESP Horizon, as used by In Flames in late 2010s studio sessions)	Peavey 6505+ (studio high-gain metal amp, typical for In Flames in this era)	8.5
Pinball Map (Re-Recorded) · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000 (likely, based on In Flames' gear during Clayman 2020 sessions)	Peavey 5150/6505 (likely, based on band interviews and era)	8.5
Sounds of a Playground Fading · riff	Riff · distorted	Epiphone Björn Gelotte Les Paul Custom	Marshall JCM800 2203	8
Take This Life · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP LTD SC-607B (Stephen Carpenter signature, 7-string, likely used by Björn Gelotte or Jesper Strömblad for recording)	Peavey 5150/6505 (most likely, as used by In Flames in the 'Come Clarity' era studio sessions)	9
Worlds Within the Margin · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Eclipse (late 1990s, Whoracle era)	Peavey 5150 (studio, Whoracle era)	8.5

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did In Flames use?

Across 17 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (main), blended with Marshall Valvestate (studio recording) (1 song), Orange Dual Dark 100 (Kemper profile in studio, original amp DNA per rig rundown) (1 song), Peavey 5150 (studio recording era, 1993-1994) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song).

What guitar did In Flames use?

Most often: Gibson Les Paul Custom (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (Björn Gelotte signature, likely EMG pickups) (1 song), ESP Eclipse (early 1990s, likely Japanese-made, or Gibson Les Paul Custom as alternative) (1 song), Epiphone Björn Gelotte Les Paul Custom (1 song).

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