Guitar tone · metal, rock
Queensrÿche guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Queensrÿche songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP M-II Custom (Chris DeGarmo's main guitar for Empire era) into Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording amp for Empire album).
Guitars Queensrÿche used
- ESP M-II Custom (Chris DeGarmo's main guitar for Empire era)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s model, as seen in music video and era photos)1 song
Amps Queensrÿche used
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording amp for Empire album)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
- Soldano SLO-100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier1 song
3 Queensrÿche tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Jet City Woman · riff | 7.5 |
| Silent Lucidity · solo | 6 |
| The Thin Line · riff | 7.5 |
Get Queensrÿche's tone on your gear
Pick any Queensrÿche song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Queensrÿche use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording amp for Empire album) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song), Soldano SLO-100 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amplifier (1 song).
What guitar did Queensrÿche use?
Most often: ESP M-II Custom (Chris DeGarmo's main guitar for Empire era) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s model, as seen in music video and era photos) (1 song).
How do I get Queensrÿche's tone on my amp?
Open any Queensrÿche song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.