Guitar tone · metal
Loudness guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Loudness songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP Random Star (Akira Takasaki Signature) into Marshall JMP-1 Preamp (into Marshall power amp/cabinet).
Guitars Loudness used
- ESP Random Star (Akira Takasaki Signature)1 song
- Killer KG Prime (aka Random Star, Akira Takasaki signature model)1 song
- Jackson Soloist (Akira Takasaki signature, likely custom shop, 1980s live era)1 song
Amps Loudness used
- Marshall JMP-1 Preamp (into Marshall power amp/cabinet)1 song
- Lee Jackson Metaltronix M-10001 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (standard for Loudness live in the 1980s)1 song
3 Loudness tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Soldier of Fortune · riff | 7.5 |
| Down 'n' Dirty (Live) · riff | 7.5 |
| High Try · riff | 7.5 |
Loudness songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Loudness's tone on your gear
Pick any Loudness song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Loudness use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JMP-1 Preamp (into Marshall power amp/cabinet) (1 song), Lee Jackson Metaltronix M-1000 (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (standard for Loudness live in the 1980s) (1 song).
What guitar did Loudness use?
Most often: ESP Random Star (Akira Takasaki Signature) (1 song), Killer KG Prime (aka Random Star, Akira Takasaki signature model) (1 song), Jackson Soloist (Akira Takasaki signature, likely custom shop, 1980s live era) (1 song).
How do I get Loudness's tone on my amp?
Open any Loudness song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.