Guitar tone · metal, rock
Karnivool guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Karnivool songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: PRS CE 24 into Peavey 5150 120-Watt Head.
Guitars Karnivool used
- PRS CE 242 songs
- PRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s/early 2010s, as seen in live/studio photos from the era)1 song
- Unknown (likely Ibanez RG or similar superstrat, as used by Drew Goddard during Themata era)1 song
Amps Karnivool used
- Peavey 5150 120-Watt Head2 songs
- Unknown high-gain amp (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar, as used by Drew Goddard in this era, but not confirmed for this specific recording)1 song
- Unknown (likely Marshall JCM900 or JCM2000, as used by Karnivool in Themata era; no direct source for Roquefort studio amp)1 song
4 Karnivool tones
Karnivool songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Karnivool use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Peavey 5150 120-Watt Head (2 songs), Unknown high-gain amp (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar, as used by Drew Goddard in this era, but not confirmed for this specific recording) (1 song), Unknown (likely Marshall JCM900 or JCM2000, as used by Karnivool in Themata era; no direct source for Roquefort studio amp) (1 song).
What guitar did Karnivool use?
Most often: PRS CE 24 (2 songs), PRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s/early 2010s, as seen in live/studio photos from the era) (1 song), Unknown (likely Ibanez RG or similar superstrat, as used by Drew Goddard during Themata era) (1 song).
How do I get Karnivool's tone on my amp?
Open any Karnivool song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.