Guitar tone · metal
Ministry guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Ministry songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s model, as used by Al Jourgensen in studio) into Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1987/1988 era, likely 2203 or 2204 head).
Guitars Ministry used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s model, as used by Al Jourgensen in studio)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, as used by Mike Scaccia on Psalm 69 sessions)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Mike Scaccia in Ministry's 'Filth Pig' era)1 song
- ESP Eclipse (likely custom, as used by Tommy Victor and Monte Pittman in Ministry during this era)1 song
Amps Ministry used
- Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1987/1988 era, likely 2203 or 2204 head)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (most likely, as used by Ministry in studio for Psalm 69 era; no direct source for N.W.O. solo but consistent with band/era/genre)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (most probable based on era, genre, and Ministry's known studio rigs for 'Filth Pig')1 song
- Krank Revolution (or similar high-gain Krank head, as referenced for Tommy Victor era tones)1 song
4 Ministry tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| N.W.O. · solo | 8.5 |
| Scare Crow · riff | 8.5 |
| Stigmata · riff | 9 |
| Watch Yourself · riff | 8.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Ministry use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, 1987/1988 era, likely 2203 or 2204 head) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (most likely, as used by Ministry in studio for Psalm 69 era; no direct source for N.W.O. solo but consistent with band/era/genre) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (most probable based on era, genre, and Ministry's known studio rigs for 'Filth Pig') (1 song), Krank Revolution (or similar high-gain Krank head, as referenced for Tommy Victor era tones) (1 song).
What guitar did Ministry use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s model, as used by Al Jourgensen in studio) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, as used by Mike Scaccia on Psalm 69 sessions) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-80s, as used by Mike Scaccia in Ministry's 'Filth Pig' era) (1 song), ESP Eclipse (likely custom, as used by Tommy Victor and Monte Pittman in Ministry during this era) (1 song).
How do I get Ministry's tone on my amp?
Open any Ministry song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.