Guitar tone · metal
Mortician guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Mortician songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: B.C. Rich Bich STQ into Line 6 Vetta II HD 300 Watt Stereo Head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 Cabinet.
Guitars Mortician used
- B.C. Rich Bich STQ1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (likely early 1990s USA or NJ series, as used by Mortician's Will Rahmer and Roger Beaujard in this era)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (likely early 90s NJ Series or USA Series, as seen in period photos and interviews)1 song
- B.C. Rich Bich1 song
Amps Mortician used
- Line 6 Vetta II HD 300 Watt Stereo Head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 Cabinet1 song
- Marshall Valvestate 8100 (commonly used by Mortician in the 1990s for studio recordings, especially on 'Hacked Up for Barbecue')1 song
- Peavey 5150 Head (most commonly cited for Mortician's 1990s recordings, especially for 'Chainsaw' death metal tones)1 song
- Unknown high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed; likely solid-state or hybrid, possibly Marshall Valvestate or Peavey, but no direct evidence for this song/recording)1 song
4 Mortician tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Bloodcraving · riff | 9.5 |
| Chainsaw Dismemberment · riff | 9.5 |
| Cremated · riff | 9.5 |
| Slaughtered · riff | 9.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Mortician use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Line 6 Vetta II HD 300 Watt Stereo Head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 Cabinet (1 song), Marshall Valvestate 8100 (commonly used by Mortician in the 1990s for studio recordings, especially on 'Hacked Up for Barbecue') (1 song), Peavey 5150 Head (most commonly cited for Mortician's 1990s recordings, especially for 'Chainsaw' death metal tones) (1 song), Unknown high-gain amp (exact model not confirmed; likely solid-state or hybrid, possibly Marshall Valvestate or Peavey, but no direct evidence for this song/recording) (1 song).
What guitar did Mortician use?
Most often: B.C. Rich Bich STQ (1 song), BC Rich Warlock (likely early 1990s USA or NJ series, as used by Mortician's Will Rahmer and Roger Beaujard in this era) (1 song), BC Rich Warlock (likely early 90s NJ Series or USA Series, as seen in period photos and interviews) (1 song), B.C. Rich Bich (1 song).
How do I get Mortician's tone on my amp?
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