Guitar tone · metal
Obituary guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 9 Obituary songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Stratocaster Deluxe (bridge humbucker, Floyd Rose) into Marshall JCM800 (full stack).
Guitars Obituary used
- Fender Stratocaster Deluxe (bridge humbucker, Floyd Rose)2 songs
- Fender Stratocaster (with humbucker in bridge position, heavily modded, as used by Trevor Peres)1 song
- Ibanez RG (exact model unknown, likely RG550 or similar early 90s model)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster (HSS configuration, likely late 1970s/early 1980s, used by Allen West)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (late 1980s/early 1990s, likely USA model)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster HSS (humbucker in bridge, as used by Trevor Peres on 'Don't Care' studio recording)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1970s/early 1980s, likely with EMG or stock humbuckers)1 song
- Fender Stratocaster HSS (humbucker in bridge, likely American Deluxe or Fat Strat Floyd Rose HSS)1 song
Amps Obituary used
- Marshall JCM800 (full stack)2 songs
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
- Fender M-80 Solid State Head1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head1 song
- Randall RG100ES solid-state head1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2204 head1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 Head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2204 head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet1 song
11 Obituary tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Redneck Stomp · riff | 8 |
| Cause of Death · solo | 8.5 |
| Body Bag · riff | 9 |
| Cause of Death · riff | 8.5 |
| Chopped In Half · riff | 9 |
| Corrosive · riff | 8.5 |
| Don't Care · riff | 8.5 |
| Find the Arise · riff | 8.5 |
| Redneck Stomp · clean | 0 |
| Slowly We Rot · riff | 9 |
| Solid State · riff | 8.5 |
Obituary songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Obituary's tone on your gear
Pick any Obituary song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Obituary use?
Across 9 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (full stack) (2 songs), Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song), Fender M-80 Solid State Head (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 head (1 song).
What guitar did Obituary use?
Most often: Fender Stratocaster Deluxe (bridge humbucker, Floyd Rose) (2 songs), Fender Stratocaster (with humbucker in bridge position, heavily modded, as used by Trevor Peres) (1 song), Ibanez RG (exact model unknown, likely RG550 or similar early 90s model) (1 song), Fender Stratocaster (HSS configuration, likely late 1970s/early 1980s, used by Allen West) (1 song).
How do I get Obituary's tone on my amp?
Open any Obituary song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.