Guitar tone · metal
Kublai Khan TX guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Kublai Khan TX songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP 7-string (exact model unknown, likely mahogany body) into Peavey 5150 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (exact studio amp not confirmed, both referenced for Kublai Khan TX heavy tones).
Guitars Kublai Khan TX used
- ESP 7-string (exact model unknown, likely mahogany body)1 song
- ESP E-II Horizon or LTD EC-10001 song
- ESP LTD M-7B Baritone (or similar 7-string baritone, likely with EMG pickups)1 song
Amps Kublai Khan TX used
- Peavey 5150 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (exact studio amp not confirmed, both referenced for Kublai Khan TX heavy tones)1 song
- Peavey 5150 (possible Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier blend, but 5150 primary)1 song
- Peavey 5150 (or 6505, same circuit, high-gain tube head)1 song
3 Kublai Khan TX tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Antpile 2 · riff | 9 |
| Supreme Ruler · riff | 9 |
| The Mountain of Corsicana · riff | 9 |
Get Kublai Khan TX's tone on your gear
Pick any Kublai Khan TX song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Kublai Khan TX use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Peavey 5150 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (exact studio amp not confirmed, both referenced for Kublai Khan TX heavy tones) (1 song), Peavey 5150 (possible Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier blend, but 5150 primary) (1 song), Peavey 5150 (or 6505, same circuit, high-gain tube head) (1 song).
What guitar did Kublai Khan TX use?
Most often: ESP 7-string (exact model unknown, likely mahogany body) (1 song), ESP E-II Horizon or LTD EC-1000 (1 song), ESP LTD M-7B Baritone (or similar 7-string baritone, likely with EMG pickups) (1 song).
How do I get Kublai Khan TX's tone on my amp?
Open any Kublai Khan TX song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.