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Necrophagist guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 10 Necrophagist songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Ibanez RG1527M Prestige into ENGL E860 Rackhead.

Guitars Necrophagist used

Ibanez RG1527M Prestige2 songs
Ibanez RG Prestige (likely RG1527 or similar, 7-string)1 song
Ibanez JEM (likely Floral Pattern, used in studio for Epitaph album)1 song
BC Rich Stealth (early 2000s, likely custom shop, as used by Muhammed Suiçmez on Epitaph)1 song
Warwick Streamer Stage I (likely, but not 100% confirmed for studio)1 song
BC Rich Stealth (early 2000s, likely custom or stock, as used by Muhammed Suiçmez on Onset of Putrefaction reissue)1 song
Ibanez JEM7DBK1 song
Warwick Streamer Stage I 5-string1 song

Amps Necrophagist used

ENGL E860 Rackhead1 song
ENGL E645 Powerball II Head1 song
ENGL E860 Rackhead (also referred to as ENGL Savage 120 in some sources, but E860 is most consistently cited for Epitaph era studio recording)1 song
ENGL Powerball (likely Mk I, as used on Epitaph studio recording)1 song
Ampeg SVT-4 Pro or similar high-headroom amp (studio context, not confirmed in sources)1 song
Peavey 5150 (most likely, as per genre/era and forum consensus; Mesa Boogie Rectifier also possible but less likely for this album)1 song
ENGL E860 rackmount preamp (likely into ENGL power amp, possibly Savage 120 for live, but E860 for studio)1 song
Ampeg SVT-4 Pro (likely, based on era and genre conventions)1 song

15 Necrophagist tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Stabwound · riff	Riff · distorted	BC Rich Stealth (early 2000s, likely custom shop, as used by Muhammed Suiçmez on Epitaph)	ENGL Powerball (likely Mk I, as used on Epitaph studio recording)	8
Epitaph · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG1527M Prestige	ENGL E645 Powerball II Head	9
Fermented Offal Discharge · solo	Solo · distorted	Ibanez JEM7DBK	ENGL E860 rackmount preamp (likely into ENGL power amp, possibly Savage 120 for live, but E860 for studio)	9
Advanced Corpse Tumor · solo	Solo · distorted	Vigier Marilyn (exact model used on Epitaph album)	ENGL 860 Rackhead	8.5
Diminished to B · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG550 (likely, as used by Muhammed Suiçmez on Epitaph era studio recordings)	Peavey 5150 (studio recording, Epitaph album era)	9
Fermented Offal Discharge · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG550 (1990s Japanese model, as used by Muhammed Suiçmez on 'Onset of Putrefaction')	Peavey 5150 (original block letter, studio recording)	9
Ignominious & Pale · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG1527M Prestige	Marshall Valvestate 8100	9
Ignominious & Pale · solo	Solo · distorted	Vigier Marilyn	ENGL E860 rackmount preamp (likely, based on studio era and forum consensus)	8
Mutilate the Stillborn · riff	Riff · distorted	BC Rich Stealth (early 2000s, likely custom or stock, as used by Muhammed Suiçmez on Onset of Putrefaction reissue)	Peavey 5150 (most likely, as per genre/era and forum consensus; Mesa Boogie Rectifier also possible but less likely for this album)	9
Only Ash Remains · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez JEM (likely Floral Pattern, used in studio for Epitaph album)	ENGL E860 Rackhead (also referred to as ENGL Savage 120 in some sources, but E860 is most consistently cited for Epitaph era studio recording)	9
Only Ash Remains · clean	Clean · clean	Warwick Streamer Stage I 5-string	Ampeg SVT-4 Pro (likely, based on era and genre conventions)	0
Seven · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez LACS 7-string Falchion	ENGL Powerball II	6.5
Stabwound · distorted	Distorted · distorted	Warwick Streamer Stage I (likely, but not 100% confirmed for studio)	Ampeg SVT-4 Pro or similar high-headroom amp (studio context, not confirmed in sources)	8
Stabwound · solo	Solo · distorted	Ibanez RG550 (customized, likely with Seymour Duncan or EMG bridge humbucker)	Peavey 5150 (studio recording, 2004 Epitaph era)	9
The Stillborn One · riff	Riff · distorted	Ibanez RG Prestige (likely RG1527 or similar, 7-string)	ENGL E860 Rackhead	9

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Necrophagist use?

Across 10 researched songs, the amps that come up most are ENGL E860 Rackhead (1 song), ENGL E645 Powerball II Head (1 song), ENGL E860 Rackhead (also referred to as ENGL Savage 120 in some sources, but E860 is most consistently cited for Epitaph era studio recording) (1 song), ENGL Powerball (likely Mk I, as used on Epitaph studio recording) (1 song).

What guitar did Necrophagist use?

Most often: Ibanez RG1527M Prestige (2 songs), Ibanez RG Prestige (likely RG1527 or similar, 7-string) (1 song), Ibanez JEM (likely Floral Pattern, used in studio for Epitaph album) (1 song), BC Rich Stealth (early 2000s, likely custom shop, as used by Muhammed Suiçmez on Epitaph) (1 song).

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