Guitar tone · metal
Psycroptic guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Psycroptic songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Jackson Soloist (exact model not specified, but confirmed as main guitar for Joe Haley in this era) into Peavey 5150 (most likely, based on genre, era, and typical tech death setups; no direct source for Ob(Servant) session, but this is the most probable high-gain tube amp used by Psycroptic in 2008).
Guitars Psycroptic used
- Jackson Soloist (exact model not specified, but confirmed as main guitar for Joe Haley in this era)1 song
- Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, early 2000s model, as used by Joe Haley at the time)1 song
- Ibanez Soundgear SR series (likely SR405 or SR505, 5-string, early 2000s)1 song
Amps Psycroptic used
- Peavey 5150 (most likely, based on genre, era, and typical tech death setups; no direct source for Ob(Servant) session, but this is the most probable high-gain tube amp used by Psycroptic in 2008)1 song
- Peavey 5150 (most probable for 2003 Psycroptic studio recordings, genre-standard and consistent with era/scene)1 song
- Ampeg SVT Classic (studio, likely with DI blend)1 song
3 Psycroptic tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Ob(Servant) · riff | 8.5 |
| The Colour of Sleep · riff | 9 |
| The Colour of Sleep · distorted | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Psycroptic use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Peavey 5150 (most likely, based on genre, era, and typical tech death setups; no direct source for Ob(Servant) session, but this is the most probable high-gain tube amp used by Psycroptic in 2008) (1 song), Peavey 5150 (most probable for 2003 Psycroptic studio recordings, genre-standard and consistent with era/scene) (1 song), Ampeg SVT Classic (studio, likely with DI blend) (1 song).
What guitar did Psycroptic use?
Most often: Jackson Soloist (exact model not specified, but confirmed as main guitar for Joe Haley in this era) (1 song), Jackson Soloist (likely SL1 or SL2, early 2000s model, as used by Joe Haley at the time) (1 song), Ibanez Soundgear SR series (likely SR405 or SR505, 5-string, early 2000s) (1 song).
How do I get Psycroptic's tone on my amp?
Open any Psycroptic song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.