Guitar tone · metal
Overkill guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Overkill songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Unknown (likely Jackson or Charvel Superstrat-style, as used by Bobby Gustafson in late 1980s Overkill recordings) into Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800, as was standard for Overkill's 1989 'The Years of Decay' era).
Guitars Overkill used
- Unknown (likely Jackson or Charvel Superstrat-style, as used by Bobby Gustafson in late 1980s Overkill recordings)1 song
- Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or custom, 1989 era)1 song
- Jackson Concorde Electric Guitar1 song
Amps Overkill used
- Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800, as was standard for Overkill's 1989 'The Years of Decay' era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
- Mesa/Boogie Mark III Amplifier1 song
3 Overkill tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Who Tends the Fire · riff | 8 |
| Elimination · riff | 8.5 |
| Wrecking Crew · riff | 8 |
Get Overkill's tone on your gear
Pick any Overkill song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Overkill use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (likely Marshall JCM800, as was standard for Overkill's 1989 'The Years of Decay' era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Mark III Amplifier (1 song).
What guitar did Overkill use?
Most often: Unknown (likely Jackson or Charvel Superstrat-style, as used by Bobby Gustafson in late 1980s Overkill recordings) (1 song), Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or custom, 1989 era) (1 song), Jackson Concorde Electric Guitar (1 song).
How do I get Overkill's tone on my amp?
Open any Overkill song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.