Guitar tone · metal, rock
Papa Roach guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Papa Roach songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: PRS Custom 24 (likely 1999-2000 model, as used by Jerry Horton on 'Infest') into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, Rev G, as used on 'Infest' studio sessions).
Guitars Papa Roach used
- PRS Custom 24 (likely 1999-2000 model, as used by Jerry Horton on 'Infest')1 song
- Gibson Les Paul (likely Standard or Studio, as used by Jerry Horton on Infest)1 song
- Schecter Omen-61 song
- Schecter C-1 Elite1 song
- Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest1 song
Amps Papa Roach used
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, Rev G, as used on 'Infest' studio sessions)1 song
- Marshall JCM2000 DSL1001 song
- Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp model unknown, used for main tone in studio and live)1 song
- Marshall JCM900 41001 song
- Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier1 song
5 Papa Roach tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Last Resort · riff | 8 |
| Between Angels and Insects · riff | 8.5 |
| Blood Brothers · riff | 8.5 |
| Last Resort · solo | 7.5 |
| Scars · riff | 7 |
Papa Roach songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Papa Roach use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, Rev G, as used on 'Infest' studio sessions) (1 song), Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (1 song), Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp model unknown, used for main tone in studio and live) (1 song), Marshall JCM900 4100 (1 song).
What guitar did Papa Roach use?
Most often: PRS Custom 24 (likely 1999-2000 model, as used by Jerry Horton on 'Infest') (1 song), Gibson Les Paul (likely Standard or Studio, as used by Jerry Horton on Infest) (1 song), Schecter Omen-6 (1 song), Schecter C-1 Elite (1 song).
How do I get Papa Roach's tone on my amp?
Open any Papa Roach song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.