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Lamb of God guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 24 Lamb of God songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature) into Mesa/Boogie Mark IV.

Guitars Lamb of God used

Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature)2 songs
Jackson Mark Morton Dominion signature model2 songs
Jackson Dominion2 songs
ESP LTD WA-600 (Willie Adler signature, likely used for studio rhythm)1 song
Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature) or ESP Eclipse (Mark Morton studio guitar, 2004 era)1 song
Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton) and ESP Eclipse (Willie Adler), both with bridge humbuckers1 song
Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature, live use)1 song
Framus Renegade Pro (Burgundy, as seen in '11th Hour' video)1 song

Amps Lamb of God used

Mesa/Boogie Mark IV7 songs
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier3 songs
Mesa/Boogie Mark IV head2 songs
Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio standard for Lamb of God rhythm, 2010s era)1 song
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, 2004 era)1 song
Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording, blended with Mark V and/or Badlander in some tracks)1 song
Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio, 2004, dual amp setup: one with EL34s, one with 6L6s)1 song
Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording era), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (possible alternative)1 song

31 Lamb of God tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Walk with Me In Hell · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Eclipse (Willie Adler signature, likely 2006-2007 model)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or Roadster, as used on 'Sacrament' album)	9
Omertá · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Eclipse (Willie Adler) or Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton) with EMG 81/85 or Seymour Duncan JB/59 pickups	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (2000s revision), likely with Mesa 4x12 cabinet	8
Laid to Rest · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Eclipse	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier	9
Now You've Got Something to Die For · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature) or ESP Eclipse (Willie Adler signature)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording, 2004 Ashes of the Wake era)	8.5
512 (Live) · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton's signature, likely custom shop, with DiMarzio Dominion pickups)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (live rig, 2010s era, as used by Mark Morton for live rhythm tones)	8
Memento Mori · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP LTD Will Adler Signature WA-Warbird	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording, 2020 era)	8.5
Hourglass · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Mark Morton Signature Les Paul	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier	8.5
Ashes of the Wake · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature) or ESP Eclipse (Willie Adler signature) with EMG 81/85 pickups	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording, 2004 era)	9
Blunt Force Blues · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP LTD WA-600 (Willie Adler signature, likely used for studio rhythm)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio standard for Lamb of God rhythm, 2010s era)	8
Descending · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Will Adler Signature Series Warbird	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV	8
Into Oblivion · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Mark Morton Signature Les Paul Modern Quilt	Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Badlander	8
Walk with Me In Hell · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson Les Paul (Mark Morton signature or prototype, likely with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2006 Sacrament album era)	9
11th Hour · solo	Solo · distorted	Framus Renegade Pro (Burgundy, as seen in '11th Hour' video)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV	8
11th Hour · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Dominion	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier	8.5
512 (Live) · solo	Solo · distorted	Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature, live use)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV head	8
Another Nail For Your Coffin · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Mark Morton Dominion signature model	Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Badlander (rhythm sections)	8.5
Blacken the Cursed Sun · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature) or ESP Eclipse (Willie Adler signature), both with bridge humbucker	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording era), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (possible alternative)	7.5
Blood Junkie · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Eclipse (Willie Adler signature or similar, as used on 'As the Palaces Burn' 2003 studio recording)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV	7.5
Evidence · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature, likely custom shop or USA model, mahogany body, maple cap, rosewood board)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio era) or Mark V (live), with Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s	8
Ghost Walking · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton's signature model)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV and Mark V (studio blend, as per interview for 'Resolution' album)	8.5
Nevermore · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP LTD WA-600 (Willie Adler signature, mahogany body, maple neck, ebony fretboard)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV	8
Now You've Got Something to Die For · clean	Clean · clean	ESP LTD F-414FM (John Campbell Signature, P/J configuration)	Mesa/Boogie Bass 400+	0
Omertá · riff	Riff · clean	Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature) or ESP Eclipse (Mark Morton studio guitar, 2004 era)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, 2004 era)	0
Omertá · clean	Clean · clean	Warwick Streamer Stage II (early 2000s model, likely 4-string)	Ampeg SVT-4 Pro with Ampeg 8x10 cabinet (studio standard for Lamb of God in this era)	0
Omertá · solo	Solo · distorted	Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton's signature model, likely with Seymour Duncan '59/JB or DiMarzio Dominion pickups)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV	8
One Gun · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV	8.5
Remorse Is for the Dead · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Dominion	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio, 2004, dual amp setup: one with EL34s, one with 6L6s)	7.5
Resurrection Man · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton) and ESP Eclipse (Willie Adler), both with bridge humbuckers	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording, blended with Mark V and/or Badlander in some tracks)	7.5
Ruin · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson RR5 Pro Series	Marshall JCM2000 DSL100	8.5
Set to Fail · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature)	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV	9
Vigil · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Mark Morton Dominion signature model	Mesa/Boogie Mark IV head	8.5

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Lamb of God use?

Across 24 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (7 songs), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (3 songs), Mesa/Boogie Mark IV head (2 songs), Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio standard for Lamb of God rhythm, 2010s era) (1 song).

What guitar did Lamb of God use?

Most often: Jackson Dominion (Mark Morton signature) (2 songs), Jackson Mark Morton Dominion signature model (2 songs), Jackson Dominion (2 songs), ESP LTD WA-600 (Willie Adler signature, likely used for studio rhythm) (1 song).

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