Guitar tone · metal
Mick Gordon guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Mick Gordon songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Custom 8-string guitar (exact model not confirmed, likely Schecter or similar extended range) into Amp model not explicitly confirmed; likely high-gain digital amp sim or re-amped through high-gain tube amp (e.g., Peavey 5150, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or digital equivalent).
Guitars Mick Gordon used
- Custom 8-string guitar (exact model not confirmed, likely Schecter or similar extended range)1 song
- Mayones Regius 71 song
- Schecter Hellraiser C-7 (7-string, likely baritone scale, used in studio for DOOM 2016 soundtrack)1 song
Amps Mick Gordon used
- Amp model not explicitly confirmed; likely high-gain digital amp sim or re-amped through high-gain tube amp (e.g., Peavey 5150, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or digital equivalent)1 song
- Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeling, studio recording)1 song
- Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II (amp modeling, custom high-gain presets for DOOM soundtrack)1 song
3 Mick Gordon tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| At Doom's Gate · riff | 9 |
| Bfg Division · riff | 9 |
| Rip & Tear · riff | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Mick Gordon use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Amp model not explicitly confirmed; likely high-gain digital amp sim or re-amped through high-gain tube amp (e.g., Peavey 5150, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or digital equivalent) (1 song), Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeling, studio recording) (1 song), Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II (amp modeling, custom high-gain presets for DOOM soundtrack) (1 song).
What guitar did Mick Gordon use?
Most often: Custom 8-string guitar (exact model not confirmed, likely Schecter or similar extended range) (1 song), Mayones Regius 7 (1 song), Schecter Hellraiser C-7 (7-string, likely baritone scale, used in studio for DOOM 2016 soundtrack) (1 song).
How do I get Mick Gordon's tone on my amp?
Open any Mick Gordon song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.