Guitar tone · metal
Norma Jean guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Norma Jean songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP LTD Viper 1000 Deluxe into EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head.
Guitars Norma Jean used
- ESP LTD Viper 1000 Deluxe1 song
- Fender American Standard Telecaster1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely early 2000s, as used by Norma Jean on 'Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child')1 song
Amps Norma Jean used
- EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head1 song
- EVH 5150 III 100W Head1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (commonly used by Norma Jean for high-gain tones on this album, no direct source for this song but consistent with genre/era/album production)1 song
3 Norma Jean tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| If You Got It at Five, You Got It at Fifty · riff | 9 |
| Memphis Will Be Laid to Waste · riff | 9 |
| Sword in Mouth, Fire Eyes · riff | 8.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Norma Jean use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head (1 song), EVH 5150 III 100W Head (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (commonly used by Norma Jean for high-gain tones on this album, no direct source for this song but consistent with genre/era/album production) (1 song).
What guitar did Norma Jean use?
Most often: ESP LTD Viper 1000 Deluxe (1 song), Fender American Standard Telecaster (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely early 2000s, as used by Norma Jean on 'Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child') (1 song).
How do I get Norma Jean's tone on my amp?
Open any Norma Jean song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.