Guitar tone · metal
Melvins guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Melvins songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Custom (Black, 1970s/80s, as used by Buzz Osborne in early 1990s studio sessions) into Marshall JCM800 2203.
Guitars Melvins used
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (Black, 1970s/80s, as used by Buzz Osborne in early 1990s studio sessions)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (Black, 1970s/80s, used by Buzz Osborne on Houdini)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, black, stock humbuckers)1 song
Amps Melvins used
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head1 song
- Sunn Model T (original, early 1970s version, as used by Buzz Osborne on Houdini album)1 song
3 Melvins tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Going Blind · riff | 7.5 |
| Honey Bucket · riff | 8.5 |
| Hooch · riff | 8.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Melvins use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 head (1 song), Sunn Model T (original, early 1970s version, as used by Buzz Osborne on Houdini album) (1 song).
What guitar did Melvins use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Custom (Black, 1970s/80s, as used by Buzz Osborne in early 1990s studio sessions) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (Black, 1970s/80s, used by Buzz Osborne on Houdini) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, black, stock humbuckers) (1 song).
How do I get Melvins's tone on my amp?
Open any Melvins song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.